Robert E Yager Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Robert E Yager Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $127,754 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $38,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$127,754
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$38,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $121,918 the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $136,959 | 13 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $121,918 | 14 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $127,754 | 16 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Robert E Yager Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Robert E Yager Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $38,000 |
| Iowa | 4 | $26,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $22,754 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uni Foundation | General operating | $38,000 |
| Nsta | General operating | $20,000 |
| Iowa Childrens Museum | General operating | $15,000 |
| Chris Atwood Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Workhouse Arts Foundation Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Oxford House | General operating | $5,000 |
| Summitt Church Institutional Advancement | General operating | $5,000 |
| Bethel University Inc | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Riverside Theatre | General operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Animal Center Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $5,000 |
| McShin Foundation | General operating | $1,000 |
| Iowa Center for Advancement | General operating | $1,000 |
| Roads to Recovery Inc | General operating | $1,000 |
| Operation Veteran Success | General operating | $1,000 |
| Northern Virginia Mental Health Foundation | General operating | $754 |
Officers and trustees
- Mitchell Owen
- Laura Yager
- Stuart Yager
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Robert E Yager Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert E Yager Charitable Trust give?
$127,754 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert E Yager Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Mitchell Owen (Co-Trustee), Laura Yager (Co-Trustee), Stuart Yager (Co-Trustee) and US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Robert E Yager Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.