Arlin Falck Foundation
Historical FunderCaledonia, Minnesota · EIN 41-1925877 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,320 and $7,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KATHLEEN V NELSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 12743 BUCKLEY ROAD, CALEDONIA MN 55921 |
| Phone | 5077243348 |
| Form and materials | AS PER FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION AVAILABE AT ADDRESS INDICATED IN 2A. |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 1 |
| Restrictions | 1-SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WHO RESIDE IN FILLMORE AND HOUSTON COUNTIES, MN AND ALLAMAKEE AND WINNESHIEK COUNTIES, IA AND INTEND TO STUDY BUSINESS SUBJECTS. 2-ENTITIES THAT HAVE 501(C)(3) DESIGNATION OR MUNICIPALITIES IN THE SAME FOUR COUNTY AREAS, FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
31% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Brownsville | Brownsville, MN | Fire & resuce well & op equipment | $20,000 |
| City of Eitzen | Eitzen, MN | Utv pump | $15,000 |
| Houston County Sheriff's Posse | Caledonia, MN | Drone program replacement & upgrade | $11,700 |
| Caledonia Area Community Charities | Caledonia, MN | Blacktop parking lot/repaint lanes | $11,282 |
| Lanesboro Historical Preservation | Lanesboro, MN | Enhance accessibility/walking trail | $10,000 |
| Postville Volunteer Fire Dept | Postville, IA | Multi-Band portable radios | $7,000 |
| Lansing Iowa Food Trust | Lansing, IA | Food for the holidays | $6,000 |
| Decorah High School | Decorah, IA | Scholarships | $5,900 |
| City of Mabel (Public Library) | Mabel, MN | Technology update | $5,274 |
| Hesper Mabel Historical Society | Mabel, MN | Building & grounds upgrades & imp | $5,000 |
| Rushford Area Historical Society | Rushford, MN | Historic depot restore-bathroom | $5,000 |
| Allamakee High School | Waukon, IA | Scholarships | $3,785 |
| Waukon Police Department | Waukon, IA | School crossing safety | $3,750 |
| LA Crescent High School | LA Crescent, MN | Scholarships | $3,430 |
| Caledonia High School | Caledonia, MN | Scholarships | $3,070 |
| St Patrick School | Waukon, IA | Reading center/cots/tech/calm ctr | $2,338 |
| Houston High School | Houston, MN | Scholarships | $2,320 |
| Fillmore Central High School | Harmony, MN | Scholarships | $2,195 |
| Rushford Peterson High School | Rushford, MN | Scholarships | $2,150 |
| South Winneshiek High School | Calmar, IA | Scholarships | $2,075 |
| Mabel Eda | Mabel, MN | Community center safety update | $1,850 |
| Mabel Canton High School | Mabel, MN | Scholarships | $1,075 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,194 | 22 |
| 2023 | $225,187 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502679349100605
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1925877
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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