Trustone Financial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Trustone Financial Foundation is a private foundation in Plymouth, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $207,921 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$207,921
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$590,479
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was down from $208,586 the year before.
45% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $208,586 | 60 | $732,432 |
| 2024 | $207,921 | 61 | $590,479 |
How to apply
Trustone Financial 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Trustone Financial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 36 | $150,549 |
| Wisconsin | 15 | $30,350 |
| California | 1 | $9,240 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MSHSL Sports | General support | $40,000 |
| Bolder Options | General support | $10,000 |
| Highland Friendship Club | General support | $10,000 |
| Sanneh Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General support | $9,240 |
| Tee It Up for the Troops | General support | $7,000 |
| 360 Communities | General support | $5,000 |
| Asset Builders | General support | $5,000 |
| Burnsville Heros | General support | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement North | General support | $5,000 |
| MN State Mankato | General support | $5,000 |
| Asf Intercultural | General support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Ceap | General support | $2,500 |
| Courage Kenny (Allina Health Foundation) | General support | $2,500 |
| Cross Services | General support | $2,500 |
| Intercongregation Communities | General support | $2,500 |
| Kenosha County Food Bank | General support | $2,500 |
| Keystone Community Services | General support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| People Reaching Out to Other People Inc (Prop) | General support | $2,500 |
| Prism | General support | $2,500 |
| Project Concern of Cudahy - St Francis Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army Cold Spring | General support | $2,500 |
| Scott-Carver-Dakota Cap Agency Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General support | $2,500 |
| Securefutures Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Shalom Center of Interfaith Network of Kenosha County Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Spare Key | General support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel Stern
- Willie Robinson Jr
- Steve Steen
- Stephen Bohlig
- Daniel Zaczkowski
- Karen Greisinger
- Jim Stahlmann
- Janine Jackson
Questions people ask
Does Trustone Financial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trustone Financial Foundation give?
$207,921 in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Trustone Financial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Samuel Stern (Chairman), Willie Robinson Jr (Director), Steve Steen (Director) and Stephen Bohlig (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Trustone Financial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and health.