Tri-Lakes Sportsmens Club
Preselected recipients only
Tri-Lakes Sportsmens Club is a private foundation in Lonsdale, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $29,200 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $3,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$29,200
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$84,909
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $20,850 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 | $20,850 | 16 | $78,281 |
| 2024 | $29,200 | 22 | $84,909 |
How to apply
Tri-Lakes Sportsmens Club 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Tri-Lakes Sportsmens Club funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 22 | $29,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Sportsmens Club | Contribution | $3,500 |
| Bluebird Recovery Program | Contribution | $2,000 |
| MN Womens Woodland Network | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Cannon River Sportsmans Club | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Rice County Soilwater District | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Lonsdale Fire Department | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Faribault High School Trap Team | Contribution | $1,750 |
| Northfield Raiders Trap Team | Contribution | $1,750 |
| Faribault Parks & Recreation | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Contribution | $1,300 |
| New Prague Clay Target Team | Contribution | $1,250 |
| Tri City United Clay Target Club | Contribution | $1,250 |
| Bethlehem Acadamy Trap Team | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Faribault Sno Go Club | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Morristown Gun Club | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Civil Air Patrol | Contribution | $750 |
| Lonsdale Area Chamber of Commerce | Contribution | $700 |
| Scott Leseuer Waterfowlers | Contribution | $650 |
| Rods N Racks Outdoors | Contribution | $500 |
| Holy Cross Catholic School | Contribution | $500 |
| LSS Foster Care | Contribution | $500 |
| Rice County Pheasants Forever | Contribution | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Dusty Dienst
- Joe B Trnka
- Michael Sandberg
- Gary Novotny
Questions people ask
Does Tri-Lakes Sportsmens Club accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tri-Lakes Sportsmens Club give?
$29,200 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Tri-Lakes Sportsmens Club?
Its 2024 filing lists Dusty Dienst (President), Joe B Trnka (Vice Preside), Michael Sandberg (Secretary) and Gary Novotny (Treasurer).
What does Tri-Lakes Sportsmens Club fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, community development and education.