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Private foundation · EIN 81-1933218

Robert Sonsteng Foundation

Benson, MN

Robert Sonsteng Foundation is a private foundation based in Benson, MN. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $216K in grants and contributions paid across 16 grants, with $750K in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Benson Public Schools, Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church and West Zion Church.

How to request funding

Contact
Donald Wilcox
Phone
3208425391
Address
1150 Wisconsin Ave, Benson, Mn, 56215
Form and materials
Letter of request stating charitable purpose
Deadlines
Open request policy
Restrictions
Each request from a 501(c)(3) organization will be considered

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Benson Public SchoolsBenson, MNPlayground Equipment$50,000
Our Redeemer's Lutheran ChurchBenson, MNProperty Maintenance$29,000
West Zion ChurchHancock, MNOperating Support$25,500
Swift County Fair AssocKerkhoven, MNSupport of Swift Cty Fair Operations$15,000
City of BensonBenson, MNPolice Dept$15,000
Benson Area Cares 4 KidsBenson, MNSchool Children Nutrition Program$13,000
Benson Public SchoolsBenson, MNProm Afterbash$12,000
Sunburg Ambulance ServicesSunberg, MNEquipment$10,000
Our Redeemer's Lutheran ChurchBenson, MNYouth Programming$10,000
J & J's Tiny TeacherBenson, MNSafety Education$10,000
Shepherd of the Hills ChurchBenson, MNOperating$8,600
City of BenssonBenson, MNSupport Kid Day Programs$7,000
Starbuck Fire DeptStarbuck, MNEquipment$5,000
Clontarf Fire DeptClontarf, MNEquipment$4,500
Swift County MnBenson, MNSheriff's Dept$1,000
Cura of BensonBenson, MNOperating Support$600

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Robert Sonsteng Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Letter of request stating charitable purpose. Deadlines: Open request policy. Restrictions: Each request from a 501(c)(3) organization will be considered. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Robert Sonsteng Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $216,200 in grants and contributions paid (16 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Robert Sonsteng Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Benson Public Schools (MN), $50K, Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church (MN), $29K, West Zion Church (MN), $25.5K, Swift County Fair Assoc (MN), $15K and City of Benson (MN), $15K.