Frank W Veden Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Frank W Veden Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $535,100 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $105,000. 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$535,100
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $260,000 the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 | $1.2 million | 13 | $14.8 million |
| 2024 | $260,000 | 6 | $17.5 million |
| 2025 | $535,100 | 9 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
Frank W Veden 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 Frank W Veden Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 9 | $535,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Tree Dental | General support | $105,000 |
| Pioneer Home Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| A Place to Belong | General support | $100,000 |
| Alexandria Area YMCA | General support | $75,000 |
| West Central Initiative | Early childhood dental care | $50,000 |
| Fergus Falls Center for the Arts Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| City of Fergus Falls | Sculpture walk | $25,100 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | General support | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Otter Tail County | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary M Johnson
- Sarah S Godfrey
- Robert J Struyk
Questions people ask
Does Frank W Veden Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frank W Veden Charitable Trust give?
$535,100 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Frank W Veden Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary M Johnson (Trustee), Sarah S Godfrey (Trustee) and Robert J Struyk (Trustee).
What does Frank W Veden Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and arts and culture.