Frank W Veden Endowment St James
Preselected recipients only
Frank W Veden Endowment St James is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $405 and the largest $22,950. 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$27,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$405
- Largest grant$22,950
- Assets$658,976
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $21,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 | $31,032 | 5 | $537,868 |
| 2024 | $21,000 | 5 | $607,940 |
| 2025 | $27,000 | 7 | $658,976 |
How to apply
Frank W Veden Endowment St James 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 Endowment St James funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 7 | $27,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St James Episcopal Church | General support | $22,950 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $2,025 |
| Someplace Safe | General support | $405 |
| Fergus Falls Community Food Shelf Inc | General support | $405 |
| Meals by Wheels of Fergus Falls Inc | General support | $405 |
| Fergus Falls Area Habitat for Humanity | General support | $405 |
| St Columbas Episcopal Church | General support | $405 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah S Godfrey
- Gary M Johnson
- Robert J Struyk
Questions people ask
Does Frank W Veden Endowment St James accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frank W Veden Endowment St James give?
$27,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $405.
Who runs Frank W Veden Endowment St James?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah S Godfrey (Trustee), Gary M Johnson (Trustee) and Robert J Struyk (Trustee).
What does Frank W Veden Endowment St James fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and food and hunger.