Rusty & Mary Jane Poepl Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rusty & Mary Jane Poepl Foundation is a private foundation in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $43,000. 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$140,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$43,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $128,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $141,000 | 14 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $128,000 | 12 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $140,000 | 14 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Rusty & Mary Jane Poepl Foundation 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 Rusty & Mary Jane Poepl Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 10 | $82,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $43,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Damien Pediatric Hospital St Damien Pediatric Hospital | General support | $43,000 |
| St John's Catholic School St John's Catholic School | General support | $15,000 |
| Sharing & Caring Hands Sharing & Caring Hands | General support | $15,000 |
| Cscoe Cscoe | General support | $10,000 |
| Angel Foundation Angel Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Benedictine Foundation - Regina Benedictine Foundation - Regina | General support | $10,000 |
| Lundstrum Center for Performing Art Lundstrum Center for Performing Arts | General support | $5,000 |
| Nation of Patriots Nation of Patriots | General support | $5,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children Feed My Starving Children | General support | $5,000 |
| Dakota City Heritage Association Dakota City Heritage Association | General support | $5,000 |
| One World Surgery One World Surgery | General support | $5,000 |
| Mim Mim | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Salvation Army | General support | $5,000 |
| Firefighters for Healing Firefighters for Healing | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeanne Poepl
- Susan Poepl
- Mary Frances Spartz
- John Poepl
Questions people ask
Does Rusty & Mary Jane Poepl Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rusty & Mary Jane Poepl Foundation give?
$140,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Rusty & Mary Jane Poepl Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeanne Poepl (Director), Susan Poepl (Director), Mary Frances Spartz (Director) and John Poepl (Director).
What does Rusty & Mary Jane Poepl Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and arts and culture.