Stenson Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-1954452

Foundation Overview

Based in Rochester, MN, Stenson Family Foundation has awarded 213 grants totaling $1,020,434 to organizations in Minnesota, North Dakota and 11 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $60,000, with a median award of $1,665.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$1,020,434
Total Assets
$883,683
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,665

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
17
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 53%

9 of 17 recipients (53%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Minnesota

70% of all grants are concentrated in Minnesota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Rochester (31%), Marshall (25%), Cambridge (13%).

Funding Trajectory
+58%

Strong 58% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Stenson Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Hope Harbor $30,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purposes 2025
Family Promise $12,500 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2025
Crosswinds $5,000 Oronoco, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2025
Skills Usa $800 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2025
Megan Nunez $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable Purpose 2025
Tori Applehoff $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2025
Karen Crcll $2,145 Chatfield, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2025
Marshall Food 4 Kids $5,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2025
Recovery Is Happening $22,500 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2025
Play Inc $1,000 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2025
Kermit Ness $5,000 Oronoco, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2025
Jason Swartz $2,500 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2025
Ciara Carter $1,236 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2025
Lynae Hahn $1,000 Mosinee, WI, US Charitable Purpose 2025
Pride In The Tiger $5,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2025
Dance Lab $2,500 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2025
Riverstone Services $2,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2025
Hope Harbor $30,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purposes 2024
Cathy Armstrong $5,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Family Promise $15,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Dakota Middle School $100 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Crosswinds $5,000 Oronoco, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Oronoco Food Shelf $5,700 Oronoco, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Lauren Warndahl $1,000 Oronoco, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Skills Usa $750 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Geoff Carroll $500 Belton, TX, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Sarah Walker $5,000 Ukraine, UKRAINE, UP Charitable Purpose 2024
Nicole Gora $1,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Carrie Venderkamp $5,000 Rock Valley, IA, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Kyle Spaans $10,000 Rock Valley, IA, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Angie Fitzgerald $800 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Clark Hendrickson $7,500 Nemenclaw, WA, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Megan Nunez $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Katy Gerelemax $5,000 Mazeppa, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Britt Walker $381 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Allison Gangelhoff $385 Rochster, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Hope Harbor $30,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purposes 2024
Cathy Armstrong $5,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Family Promise $15,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Dakota Middle School $100 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Crosswinds $5,000 Oronoco, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Oronoco Food Shelf $5,700 Oronoco, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Lauren Warndahl $1,000 Oronoco, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Skills Usa $750 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Geoff Carroll $500 Belton, TX, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Sarah Walker $5,000 Ukraine, UKRAINE, UP Charitable Purpose 2024
Nicole Gora $1,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Carrie Venderkamp $5,000 Rock Valley, IA, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Kyle Spaans $10,000 Rock Valley, IA, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Angie Fitzgerald $800 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Clark Hendrickson $7,500 Nemenclaw, WA, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Megan Nunez $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Katy Gerelemax $5,000 Mazeppa, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Britt Walker $381 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Allison Gangelhoff $385 Rochster, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Hope Harbor $30,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purposes 2023
Esther Perez $2,616 San Miguel, PUEBLA, MX Charitable Purpose 2023
Family Promise $11,208 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2023
Play Inc $5,000 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2023
Recovery Is Happenning $10,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2023
Food For Friends $5,000 Oronoco, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2023
Kimberly Redfield $2,000 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2023
Skills Usa $600 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2023
Geoff Carroll $5,000 Milan, MILAN, IT Charitable Purpose 2023
Sarah Walker $6,000 Ukraine, UKRAINE, UP Charitable Purpose 2023
Nicole Da Varg $5,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2023
Kaylee Patnooe $1,200 Winona, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2023
Gary Kettleson $1,000 Oronoco, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2023
Shaun Laughlin $5,000 Thief River Falls, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2023
Immigration Justice $2,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2023
Hope Harbor $30,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purposes 2022
Bridget Skyhawk $4,000 San Miguel, PUEBLA, MX Charitable Purpose 2022
Jeff Pfaffe $1,200 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Luis Perez $2,000 San Miguel, PUEBLA, MX Charitable Purpose 2022
Josh Norby $3,500 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Family Promise $10,288 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Play Inc $5,000 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Recovery Is Happenning $10,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Chris Longly $2,500 Williston, ND, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Jordyn Anderson $1,000 Marshall, MN, US Chartiable Purpose 2022
Laura Gibson $1,000 Parker, SD, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Food For Friends $5,000 Oronoco, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Corina Prince $1,500 Winona, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Sarah Walker $1,000 Winona, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Unitarian Church $250 Rocherster, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Hope Harbor $30,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purposes 2022
Bridget Skyhawk $4,000 San Miguel, PUEBLA, MX Charitable Purpose 2022
Jeff Pfaffe $1,200 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Luis Perez $2,000 San Miguel, PUEBLA, MX Charitable Purpose 2022
Josh Norby $3,500 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Family Promise $10,288 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Play Inc $5,000 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Recovery Is Happenning $10,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Chris Longly $2,500 Williston, ND, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Jordyn Anderson $1,000 Marshall, MN, US Chartiable Purpose 2022
Laura Gibson $1,000 Parker, SD, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Food For Friends $5,000 Oronoco, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Corina Prince $1,500 Winona, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Sarah Walker $1,000 Winona, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Unitarian Church $250 Rocherster, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Hope Harbor $30,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purposes 2022
Bridget Skyhawk $4,000 San Miguel, PUEBLA, MX Charitable Purpose 2022
Jeff Pfaffe $1,200 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Luis Perez $2,000 San Miguel, PUEBLA, MX Charitable Purpose 2022
Josh Norby $3,500 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Family Promise $10,288 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Play Inc $5,000 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Recovery Is Happenning $10,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Chris Longly $2,500 Williston, ND, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Jordyn Anderson $1,000 Marshall, MN, US Chartiable Purpose 2022
Laura Gibson $1,000 Parker, SD, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Food For Friends $5,000 Oronoco, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Corina Prince $1,500 Winona, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Sarah Walker $1,000 Winona, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Unitarian Church $250 Rocherster, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Hope Harbor $50,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purposes 2021
Carlos Ortiz $1,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2021
Aylin Felix $2,700 San Miguel, PUEBLA, MX Charitable Purpose 2021
Carolyn Isaak $1,160 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2021
Ester Perez $2,000 San Miguel, PUEBLA, MX Charitable Purchases 2021
Gage School $210 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2021
Sandy Franklin $1,000 Charleston, IL, US Charitable Purposes 2021
Bridget Skyhawk $3,000 San Miguel, PUEBLA, MX Charitable Purpose 2021
Lucas Hendrickson $5,000 Bellingham, WA, US Charitable Purpose 2021
Luis Miguel Felix $4,500 San Miguel, PUEBLA, MX Charitable Purpose 2021
Jason Swartz $2,500 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2021
Jeff Doom $1,000 Brookings, SD, US Charitable Purpose 2021
Rebecca Bingham $3,350 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpsoe 2021
Hope Harbor $60,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purposes 2020
Wes Johnson $1,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2020
Aylin Perez $9,035 San Miguel, PUEBLA, MX Charitable Purpose 2020
Carolyn Isaak $2,140 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2020
Trevor And Nikki Peterson $20,000 West Fargo, ND, US Charitable Purchases 2020
Family Promise $500 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2020
Sandy Franklin $3,000 Charleston, IL, US Charitable Purposes 2020
Nikki Holmes $2,500 Elk River, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2020
Jesse Gibbon $2,500 Grass Valley, CA, US Charitable Purpose 2020
Luis Miguel Perez $1,500 San Miguel, PUEBLA, MX Charitable Purpose 2020
Lindsey Allen $5,000 Monroe, LA, US Charitable Purpose 2020
Skills Usa $874 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purposes 2018
Hope Harbor $30,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purposes 2018
Elizabeth Kroger $250 Winona, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2018
Muriel Reneau $1,500 Ann Arbor, MI, US Charitable Purpose 2018
Wes Johnson $1,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2018
Ester Perez $1,875 San Miguel, PUEBLA, MX Charitable Purpose 2018
John Marshall School $1,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2018
Awat Barazanchi $600 Rocherster, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2018
Aylin Perez $8,995 San Miguel, PUEBLA, MX Charitable Purpose 2018
Melissa Scaccio $1,000 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2018
Together For Good $2,500 St Paul, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2018
Courtney Eastlund $406 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2018
Jan Mason $1,000 Lynd, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2018
Bridget Skyhawk $1,000 Stewartville, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2018
Carolyn Isaak $1,170 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2018
Iima $350 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2018
Driver Training $350 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2018
Melanie Albrecht $650 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2018
Krystal Mohn $1,000 Belfast, IRELAND, EI Charitable Purpose 2018
Skills Usa $1,742 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purposes 2017
Hope Harbor $40,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purposes 2017
Maria Garner $500 Reeseville, WI, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Kevin Bre Steinhaus $250 Minneapolis, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Wes Johnson $1,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Alexius Walker $1,000 Mankato, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Eunice Perez $7,363 San Miguel, PUEBLA, MX Charitable Purpose 2017
Marcia Klaith $1,665 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Kingdom Capital $500 Sioux Falls, SD, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Carolyn Isaak $3,500 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Chad Alicia Stone $375 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Empowered Wellness $540 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Rachel Stark $1,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Tutapona $2,000 New Richmond, WI, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Krystal Mohn $1,000 Belfast, NORTHERN IRELAND, EI Charitable Purpose 2017
Zumbro Lutheran Church $175 Zumbrota, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Sara Bangal $2,400 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Samaritan's Purse $1,000 Boone, NC, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Drew Carver $250 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Juvenile Justice $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Costa Rica Mission Trip $500 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Gage Elementary $162 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Mexico Relief $1,000 Mexico City, MEXICO, MX Charitable Purpose 2017
Family Promise $142 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Breanna Miller $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Zoe Pudel $250 Lynd, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2017
Skills Usa $1,704 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purposes 2016
House Of Hope $40,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purposes 2016
Esther Vasquez Perez $3,500 San Miguel, N/A, MX Charitable Purposes 2016
Annie Johnson $250 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purposes 2016
Liz Ranslem $500 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purposes 2016
Nikki Trevor Peterson $1,000 West Fargo, ND, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Nicole Schuler $350 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Maria Garner $500 Reeseville, WI, US Charitable Purpose 2016
St Marks Church $500 New Orleans, LA, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Children's Prison Project $750 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Eric Spangenski $500 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Kevin Bre Steinhaus $250 Minneapolis, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Jadd Alicia Stone $1,500 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Nelson Family $1,000 Cambridge, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Drake Snell $1,000 Garvin, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Ashley Johnson $1,500 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Alexius Walker $1,000 Milaca, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Eunice Perez $1,900 San Miguel, PUEBLA, MX Charitable Purpose 2016
Marcia Klaith $1,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Bridget Skyhawk $1,000 Stewartville, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Kingdom Capital $500 Sioux Falls, SD, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Cheri Looman $700 Winona, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Marshall Food 4 Kids $2,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Imad $500 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Jen Schaffer $1,000 Marshall, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Krystal Mohn $1,000 Belfast, NORTHEN IRELAND, EI Charitable Purpose 2016
Krall Eye Clinic $1,600 Mitchell, SD, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Stephanie Raun $250 Rochester, MN, US Charitable Purpose 2016
Jordyn Anderson $1,000 Harrisburg, SD, US Charitable Purpose 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Stenson Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 20-1954452
Website N/A
Address 2158 GRANITE CIR NW Rochester, MN 55901-3053

Key People (6)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Stenson Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Mark Stenson
Vice-pres Claudia Stenson
Director Carrie Doom
Director Greg Doom
Director Amy Carey

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.