Wild Rice Electric Trust
Accepts applications
Wild Rice Electric Trust is a private foundation in Mahnomen, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,382 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $8,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$100,382
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$8,500
- Assets$105,073
How to apply
| Contact | Wild Rice Electric Trust 502 N Main, Mahnomen, MN 56557 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (218) 935-2517 |
| What to submit | Grant funds should be requested using the application form provided on the organization's website. |
| Deadlines | The organization pays grants in may and december. Requests must be received prior to these dates. |
| Restrictions | Donations of the trust will generally not be made for: a. Lobbying and political efforts or demonstrations; b. Veteran, fraternal, religious, or labor organizations; c. General and event-based fundraising, including prom, community events, or raffles; d. Individuals or individual families (with the exception of scholarships and disaster relief); e. National fund drives and initiatives; f. Advertising (with the exception of internal trust fund promotions); g. General funding for economic development projects and building construction; h. Educational trips and registration or program fees; or i. Operating expenses, such as rent, utilities, and maintenance. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wild Rice Electric Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 47 | $92,132 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $6,750 |
| Arizona | 1 | $750 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woods and Wheels Atv Club | Equipment to develop new trails, helmets to youth | $8,500 |
| Veterans Honor Flight NDMN | Travel for veterans | $6,000 |
| Center of Human Environment | 2 aeds and commercial microwave | $4,610 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Scholarships | $3,750 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Scholarships | $3,750 |
| North Dakota State University | Scholarships | $3,750 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes | 3 basin stainless steel sinks, stainless tables | $3,000 |
| Mahube-Otwa Community Council | (2 locations) reach out for warmth program | $3,000 |
| Minnesota Flyers Gymnastics & Fitness | Equipment for flytime program | $3,000 |
| University of North Dakota | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Becker County Historical Society Museum | Educational outdoors space | $2,500 |
| Boy Scout Troop #655 of Twin Valley | Camping supplies | $2,500 |
| Elbow-Tulaby Lakes Volunteer Fire Dept | Majestic fire hoods, first aid kits, choking victim suction device | $2,500 |
| Lake Park Audubon School Readiness Pre-K | Classroom supplies, toys, books, shelves | $2,500 |
| Smiley's Rescues | Concrete | $2,500 |
| Ucb Youth Wrestling | Wrestling gear | $2,500 |
| Wem School District 2609 | Physical and health educators workshop | $2,500 |
| Lakes Crisis and Resource Center | Dressers | $2,250 |
| Bemidji State University | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Concordia College | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Friends of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge | Sound absorbing panels for their discovery center | $2,000 |
| Hawley Baseball Club | Baseball field upgrades for safety, enhanced viewing & improved green space | $2,000 |
| Hawley Diamond Club | Softball fields upgrades | $2,000 |
| Mahnomen Volunteer Fire Dept | Hand tools | $2,000 |
| Mahnomen County Agricultural Society | Yo-yo's for county fair performance | $1,600 |
| Freedom Christian Academy | Led lights for gym | $1,500 |
| Inter County Communities Council | Reach out for warmth program | $1,500 |
| Tri-Valley Opportunity Council | Reach out for warmth program | $1,500 |
| Northland Community and Technical College | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Hospice of the Red River Valley | Portable power stations, supplies for caregivers | $1,122 |
| Grace and Grit | Additional obstacles for course | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Take-A-Kid Fishing | Supplies for take-a-kid fishing event | $1,000 |
| Operation Check Six | Purchase equipment | $1,000 |
| St Michael's School | Refinish hardwood floors | $1,000 |
| Win-E-Mac School Robotics | Compete at the world's vex robotics tournament in dallas, tx | $1,000 |
| Mahnomen Area Baseball | Helmets, baseballs, safety screen | $800 |
| Becker County Food Shelf | Stock food pantry | $750 |
| Fertile-Beltrami Food Shelf | Stock food pantry | $750 |
| Grace Community Food Shelf | Stock food pantry | $750 |
| Helping Hands Food Shelf | Stock food pantry | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Rick Morris
- Kay Oakland
- David Tangen
- Bev Schoenborn
- Daryl Halvorson
Questions people ask
Does Wild Rice Electric Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The organization pays grants in may and december. Requests must be received prior to these dates..
How much does Wild Rice Electric Trust give?
$100,382 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Wild Rice Electric Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Rick Morris (Secretary), Kay Oakland (Vice President), David Tangen (Treasurer) and Bev Schoenborn (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Wild Rice Electric Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.