Robert & Helen Remick Ch Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 41-1950527
Foundation Overview
Based in Lakefield, MN, Robert & Helen Remick Ch Foundation has awarded 168 grants totaling $4,060,493 to organizations in Minnesota and South Dakota. Individual grants range from $636 to $198,600, with a median award of $11,439.
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New Applicant Friendliness
7 of 22 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
98% 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 Windom (32%), Jackson (27%), Lakefield (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 50% growth trend over 4 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (59%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Robert & Helen Remick Ch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Health And Human Services | $28,250 | Jackson, MN, US | Foster Needs, Baby Bundle, Family Support Services | 2024 |
| Fort Belmont | $6,845 | Jackson, MN, US | Student Transportation | 2024 |
| Friends Of Jackson County Trails Committee | $5,899 | Jackson, MN, US | Mural | 2024 |
| Greater Minnesota Family Services | $5,276 | Willmar, MN, US | Technology, Supplies | 2024 |
| Jackson Center For The Arts | $8,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Equipment | 2024 |
| Jackson County Central School | $63,053 | Jackson, MN, US | Student Success Program, Ag And Art Programs, Graphics Lab | 2024 |
| Jackson County Library | $12,500 | Jackson, MN, US | Supplies, Presenters, Yoto Players | 2024 |
| Jackson Snow Angels | $5,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Elderly Snow Removal | 2024 |
| Mountain Lake Christian School | $1,673 | Mountain Lake, MN, US | Theater Performance | 2024 |
| Mountain Lake Public Schools | $15,262 | Mountain Lake, MN, US | Field Trips, Ffa Program Community Education | 2024 |
| Prairie Ecology Bus Center | $32,000 | Lakefield, MN, US | Environmental Programs | 2024 |
| Southwest Crisis Center | $70,000 | Worthington, MN, US | Youth/victim Services | 2024 |
| Southwest Initiative Foundation | $198,600 | Hutchinson, MN, US | Daycare Centers | 2024 |
| Southwest West Central Service Cooperative | $1,797 | Windom, MN, US | Theatre Performance | 2024 |
| Supplies For Kids Inc | $2,500 | Lakefield, MN, US | School Supplies | 2024 |
| United Community Action | $45,000 | Marshall, MN, US | Youth Development | 2024 |
| Westbrook Area Volunteers | $25,000 | Westbrook, MN, US | Swimming Pool Repairs | 2024 |
| Westbrook Walnut Grove School | $40,927 | Westbrook, MN, US | Shop And Fabrication Program, Lyceum, Biology Lab | 2024 |
| Wilder Pageant Committee Inc | $7,500 | Walnut Grove, MN, US | Equipment And Improvements | 2024 |
| Windom Area Schools | $190,317 | Windom, MN, US | Family & Community Engagement, Mental Health, Speakers, Robotics, Music, Field Trips | 2024 |
| Windom State Theater | $25,000 | Windom, MN, US | Building Repair | 2024 |
| Windom Women Of Today | $3,000 | Windom, MN, US | Children's Christmas Fund | 2024 |
| Cottonwood County 4-h | $1,529 | Windom, MN, US | Kids Program | 2023 |
| Des Moines Valley Health Human Se | $5,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Foster Needs | 2023 |
| Jackson County Agricultural Society | $2,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Circus | 2023 |
| Jackson County Animal Protection So | $5,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Animal Rescue | 2023 |
| Jackson County Central School | $65,159 | Jackson, MN, US | Youth Leadership Art Music Programs Rotobotics | 2023 |
| Jackson County Library | $4,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Craft And Activities | 2023 |
| Jackson Food Shelf Inc | $11,000 | Jackson, MN, US | New Windows | 2023 |
| Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum Touri | $2,500 | Walnut Grove, MN, US | Tourist Information | 2023 |
| Mountain Lake Christian School | $636 | Mountain Lake, MN, US | Theater Performance | 2023 |
| Mountain Lake Public Schools | $13,500 | Mountain Lake, MN, US | Field Trips Ag Programs Summer Ffa Programs | 2023 |
| Prairie Ecology Bus Center | $30,000 | Lakefield, MN, US | Environmental Programs | 2023 |
| Southwest West Central Service Coop | $40,000 | Windom, MN, US | Staff Education Lounge Improvements | 2023 |
| Southwest Crisis Center | $102,809 | Worthington, MN, US | Youthvictim Services | 2023 |
| St Francis Mission | $1,500 | Midland, SD, US | Youthvictim Services | 2023 |
| United Community Action | $38,000 | Marshall, MN, US | Youth Development Food Distribution | 2023 |
| Westbrook Walnut Grove School | $21,297 | Westbrook, MN, US | Steam Robots Shop English Language Arts Science | 2023 |
| Wilder Pageant Committee Inc | $18,775 | Walnut Grove, MN, US | Modular Stages And Improvements | 2023 |
| Windom Area Schools | $180,301 | Windom, MN, US | Mental Health Ed Speakers Robotics Field Trips | 2023 |
| Windom Women Of Today | $3,500 | Windom, MN, US | Childrens Christmas Fund | 2023 |
| Windom State Theater | $88,000 | Windom, MN, US | Roof Repair | 2023 |
| City Of Lakefield | $5,000 | Lakefield, MN, US | Playground Equipment | 2022 |
| City Of Windom | $22,500 | Windom, MN, US | Welcome Event Shelter Building | 2022 |
| Cottonwood County 4-h | $2,000 | Windom, MN, US | Kids Program | 2022 |
| Des Moines Valley Health Human Se | $16,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Support Program | 2022 |
| Heron Lake-okabena School | $11,439 | Okabena, MN, US | Art And Ag Programs | 2022 |
| Jackson Center For The Arts | $20,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Roof Repair | 2022 |
| Jackson County Agricultural Society | $2,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Circus | 2022 |
| Jackson County Animal Protection So | $2,500 | Jackson, MN, US | Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| Jackson County Central School | $18,989 | Jackson, MN, US | Youth Leadership Art Text Books Unpaid Lunch De | 2022 |
| Jackson County Library | $11,500 | Jackson, MN, US | Musical Instruments Puzzles | 2022 |
| Minnesota West Foundation | $10,000 | Worthington, MN, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Mountain Lake Public Schools | $7,122 | Mountain Lake, MN, US | Field Trips | 2022 |
| Prairie Ecology Bus Center | $27,000 | Lakefield, MN, US | Environmental Programs | 2022 |
| Red Rock Central Schools | $1,750 | Lamberton, MN, US | Lyceum | 2022 |
| Southwest West Central Service Coop | $23,400 | Windom, MN, US | School Program-elc Windom | 2022 |
| Southwest Crisis Center | $52,000 | Worthington, MN, US | Youthvictim Services | 2022 |
| St Francis Mission | $1,500 | St Francis, SD, US | Youthvictim Services | 2022 |
| United Community Action | $43,000 | Marshall, MN, US | Big Buddies Program | 2022 |
| Westbrook Education Foundation | $40,000 | Westbrook, MN, US | Playground Improvements | 2022 |
| Westbrook Walnut Grove School | $10,016 | Westbrook, MN, US | Shop Program Lounge Improvements | 2022 |
| Windom Area Sharing Center Inc | $20,000 | Windom, MN, US | Operating Expense | 2022 |
| Windom Baseball Association | $25,000 | Windom, MN, US | Field Improvements | 2022 |
| Windom Area Schools | $142,804 | Windom, MN, US | Mental Health Ed Bullying Ed Robotics Field Tri | 2022 |
| Windom Women Of Today | $4,000 | Windom, MN, US | Childrens Christmas Fund | 2022 |
| City Of Lakefield | $5,000 | Lakefield, MN, US | Playground Equipment | 2022 |
| City Of Windom | $22,500 | Windom, MN, US | Welcome Event Shelter Building | 2022 |
| Cottonwood County 4-h | $2,000 | Windom, MN, US | Kids Program | 2022 |
| Des Moines Valley Health Human Se | $16,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Support Program | 2022 |
| Heron Lake-okabena School | $11,439 | Okabena, MN, US | Art And Ag Programs | 2022 |
| Jackson Center For The Arts | $20,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Roof Repair | 2022 |
| Jackson County Agricultural Society | $2,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Circus | 2022 |
| Jackson County Animal Protection So | $2,500 | Jackson, MN, US | Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| Jackson County Central School | $18,989 | Jackson, MN, US | Youth Leadership Art Text Books Unpaid Lunch De | 2022 |
| Jackson County Library | $11,500 | Jackson, MN, US | Musical Instruments Puzzles | 2022 |
| Minnesota West Foundation | $10,000 | Worthington, MN, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Mountain Lake Public Schools | $7,122 | Mountain Lake, MN, US | Field Trips | 2022 |
| Prairie Ecology Bus Center | $27,000 | Lakefield, MN, US | Environmental Programs | 2022 |
| Red Rock Central Schools | $1,750 | Lamberton, MN, US | Lyceum | 2022 |
| Southwest West Central Service Coop | $23,400 | Windom, MN, US | School Program-elc Windom | 2022 |
| Southwest Crisis Center | $52,000 | Worthington, MN, US | Youthvictim Services | 2022 |
| St Francis Mission | $1,500 | St Francis, SD, US | Youthvictim Services | 2022 |
| United Community Action | $43,000 | Marshall, MN, US | Big Buddies Program | 2022 |
| Westbrook Education Foundation | $40,000 | Westbrook, MN, US | Playground Improvements | 2022 |
| Westbrook Walnut Grove School | $10,016 | Westbrook, MN, US | Shop Program Lounge Improvements | 2022 |
| Windom Area Sharing Center Inc | $20,000 | Windom, MN, US | Operating Expense | 2022 |
| Windom Baseball Association | $25,000 | Windom, MN, US | Field Improvements | 2022 |
| Windom Area Schools | $142,804 | Windom, MN, US | Mental Health Ed Bullying Ed Robotics Field Tri | 2022 |
| Windom Women Of Today | $4,000 | Windom, MN, US | Childrens Christmas Fund | 2022 |
| City Of Lakefield | $5,000 | Lakefield, MN, US | Playground Equipment | 2022 |
| City Of Windom | $22,500 | Windom, MN, US | Welcome Event Shelter Building | 2022 |
| Cottonwood County 4-h | $2,000 | Windom, MN, US | Kids Program | 2022 |
| Des Moines Valley Health Human Se | $16,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Support Program | 2022 |
| Heron Lake-okabena School | $11,439 | Okabena, MN, US | Art And Ag Programs | 2022 |
| Jackson Center For The Arts | $20,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Roof Repair | 2022 |
| Jackson County Agricultural Society | $2,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Circus | 2022 |
| Jackson County Animal Protection So | $2,500 | Jackson, MN, US | Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| Jackson County Central School | $18,989 | Jackson, MN, US | Youth Leadership Art Text Books Unpaid Lunch De | 2022 |
| Jackson County Library | $11,500 | Jackson, MN, US | Musical Instruments Puzzles | 2022 |
| Minnesota West Foundation | $10,000 | Worthington, MN, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Mountain Lake Public Schools | $7,122 | Mountain Lake, MN, US | Field Trips | 2022 |
| Prairie Ecology Bus Center | $27,000 | Lakefield, MN, US | Environmental Programs | 2022 |
| Red Rock Central Schools | $1,750 | Lamberton, MN, US | Lyceum | 2022 |
| Southwest West Central Service Coop | $23,400 | Windom, MN, US | School Program-elc Windom | 2022 |
| Southwest Crisis Center | $52,000 | Worthington, MN, US | Youthvictim Services | 2022 |
| St Francis Mission | $1,500 | St Francis, SD, US | Youthvictim Services | 2022 |
| United Community Action | $43,000 | Marshall, MN, US | Big Buddies Program | 2022 |
| Westbrook Education Foundation | $40,000 | Westbrook, MN, US | Playground Improvements | 2022 |
| Westbrook Walnut Grove School | $10,016 | Westbrook, MN, US | Shop Program Lounge Improvements | 2022 |
| Windom Area Sharing Center Inc | $20,000 | Windom, MN, US | Operating Expense | 2022 |
| Windom Baseball Association | $25,000 | Windom, MN, US | Field Improvements | 2022 |
| Windom Area Schools | $142,804 | Windom, MN, US | Mental Health Ed Bullying Ed Robotics Field Tri | 2022 |
| Windom Women Of Today | $4,000 | Windom, MN, US | Childrens Christmas Fund | 2022 |
| Business Arts Recreation Cen | $75,000 | Windom, MN, US | Community Arts & Recreational Events | 2021 |
| City Of Windom | $20,000 | Windom, MN, US | Band Shelter | 2021 |
| Cottonwood County 4-h | $2,000 | Windom, MN, US | Kids Program | 2021 |
| Des Moines Valley Health Human Se | $8,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Support Program | 2021 |
| Discovery Place Preschool | $3,999 | Jackson, MN, US | Dual Language Curriculum | 2021 |
| Jackson County Agricultural Society | $2,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Kids Day At Fair | 2021 |
| Jackson County Animal Protection So | $5,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Animal Rescue | 2021 |
| Jackson County Historical Society | $100,000 | Lakefield, MN, US | Employee-related Expenses | 2021 |
| Jackson County Library | $6,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Stem Kits & Activities | 2021 |
| Jackson Snow Angels | $10,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Elderly Snow Removal | 2021 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $9,000 | Windom, MN, US | Meals On Wheels | 2021 |
| Mountain Lake Public Schools | $7,268 | Mountain Lake, MN, US | Ag Program & History Field Trip | 2021 |
| Prairie Ecology Bus Center | $27,000 | Lakefield, MN, US | Environmental Programs | 2021 |
| Reinbows Inc | $10,000 | Windom, MN, US | Equine Therapy Programs | 2021 |
| Southwest West Central Service Coop | $5,000 | Windom, MN, US | School Program-elc Windom | 2021 |
| Southwest Crisis Center | $88,041 | Worthington, MN, US | Youthvictim Services | 2021 |
| Westbrook Walnut Grove School | $44,318 | Westbrook, MN, US | School Programs Furniture Supplies Speaker Etc | 2021 |
| Wilder Pageant Committee Inc | $8,400 | Walnut Grove, MN, US | Recreational | 2021 |
| Windom Economic Development Authori | $2,000 | Windom, MN, US | Kayak Rentals | 2021 |
| Windom Area Schools | $40,400 | Windom, MN, US | School Programs | 2021 |
| Heron Lake Okabena School | $6,935 | Okabena, MN, US | Art Program | 2021 |
| Southwest Initiative Foundation | $60,000 | Hutchinson, MN, US | Community Foundation | 2021 |
| Windom Area Health Foundation Inc | $2,800 | Windom, MN, US | Food Rx Program | 2021 |
| Windom Women Of Today | $2,500 | Windom, MN, US | Childrens Christmas Fund | 2021 |
| Business Arts Recreation Cen | $27,000 | Windom, MN, US | Community Arts & Recreational Events | 2020 |
| Center For Rural Policy And Develop | $5,000 | Mankato, MN, US | Research Rural Issues | 2020 |
| City Of Jackson Splashn Project | $30,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Splash Pad | 2020 |
| Cottonwood County Animal Rescue | $1,000 | Windom, MN, US | Animal Rescue | 2020 |
| Cottonwood County Historical Societ | $2,000 | Windom, MN, US | Park Improvement | 2020 |
| Des Moines Valley Health Human Se | $25,250 | Jackson, MN, US | Support Program | 2020 |
| Jackson Chamber Of Commerce | $10,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Jackson State Theatre Operating Expense | 2020 |
| Jackson County Agricultural Society | $2,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Kids Day At Fair | 2020 |
| Jackson County Animal Protection So | $5,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Animal Rescue | 2020 |
| Jackson County Central Schools | $44,178 | Jackson, MN, US | School Programs | 2020 |
| Jackson County Central Dollars For | $10,000 | Jackson, MN, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Jordan Public School | $2,270 | Jordan, MN, US | School Programs | 2020 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $10,000 | Windom, MN, US | Meals On Wheels | 2020 |
| Mountain Lake Christian School | $880 | Mountain Lake, MN, US | School Program | 2020 |
| Mountain Lake Public Schools | $24,400 | Mountain Lake, MN, US | School Programs Scholarships | 2020 |
| Pawsitivity Service Dogs | $20,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Memorial | 2020 |
| Prairie Ecology Bus Center | $27,000 | Lakefield, MN, US | Environmental Programs | 2020 |
| Reinbows Inc | $5,000 | Windom, MN, US | Equine Therapy Programs | 2020 |
| Southwest West Central Service Coop | $12,197 | Windom, MN, US | School Program-elc Windom | 2020 |
| Southwest Crisis Center | $92,433 | Worthington, MN, US | Youthvictim Services | 2020 |
| United Community Action Partnership | $42,000 | Marshall, MN, US | Youth Development Program | 2020 |
| Westbrook Walnut Grove School | $11,981 | Westbrook, MN, US | School Programs | 2020 |
| Wilder Pageant Committee Inc | $8,000 | Walnut Grove, MN, US | Recreational | 2020 |
| Windom Community Education | $5,000 | Windom, MN, US | Robotics | 2020 |
| Windom Economic Development Authori | $9,578 | Windom, MN, US | Public Trail | 2020 |
| Windom Educational Honor Loans Inc | $20,000 | Windom, MN, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Windom Area Schools | $44,200 | Windom, MN, US | School Programs | 2020 |
| Windom United Methodist Church | $3,000 | Windom, MN, US | Meal Program | 2020 |
| Windom Sharing Center | $10,000 | Windom, MN, US | Food Shelf | 2020 |
| Windom State Theatre | $19,000 | Windom, MN, US | Operating Expense | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 41-1950527 |
| Website | http://www.remickfoundation.com |
| Address | PO BOX 123 Lakefield, MN 56150-0123 |
Key People (4)
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| Trustee | Lynel Rae Nelson |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Lynne Kessler |
| Trustee | Jean Pike |
| Trustee | Michael Nesseth |
Forms 990-PF
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