Beito Foundation
Invitation OnlyThief River Falls, Minnesota · EIN 41-1911994 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$153K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Olaf College | Northfield, MN | Gene and gretchen beito endowment and hockey rink | $20,500 |
| Trf Education Foundation | Thief River Falls, MN | Endowment and books | $17,500 |
| Northland Community and Technical College Foundation | Thief River Falls, MN | Scholarship | $11,000 |
| Sanford Foundation | Fargo, ND | Behavioral health | $11,000 |
| Concordia College | Moorhead, MN | Donation to beito endowment and offutt school of business | $10,000 |
| Discovery Place | Thief River Falls, MN | Building project | $10,000 |
| Falls Dac | Thief River Falls, MN | Parking lot | $10,000 |
| The Village | Grand Forks, ND | Donation | $10,000 |
| City of Mcintosh | Mcintosh, MN | City beautification project | $7,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | St Paul, MN | Programming and exhibits in nw minnesota and north star circle | $6,500 |
| Naha | Northfield, MN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Thief River Falls Area Food Shelf | Thief River Falls, MN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Pennington County Historical Society | Thief River Falls, MN | Endowment | $4,000 |
| City of Gonvick | Gonvick, MN | City beautification | $2,000 |
| City of Goodridge | Goodridge, MN | City beautification | $2,000 |
| City of Newfolden | Newfolden, MN | City beautification | $2,000 |
| City of Oklee | Oklee, MN | City beautification | $2,000 |
| Goodridge Historical Society | Goodridge, MN | Brown house | $2,000 |
| Luther Seminary | St Paul, MN | Programming | $2,000 |
| North Dakota Museum of Art | Grand Forks, ND | Donation | $2,000 |
| Vip | Thief River Falls, MN | Donation | $2,000 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | Thief River Falls, MN | Programming | $1,500 |
| Aurora Resource Center | Thief River Falls, MN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Clear Waters Life Center | Gonvick, MN | Programming | $1,000 |
| Clearwater County Historical Society | Bagley, MN | Programming | $1,000 |
| Gonvick Fire Department | Gonvick, MN | Fire department | $1,000 |
| Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning | Bagley, MN | Programming | $1,000 |
| Northwest Minnesota Community Bands | Thief River Falls, MN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Pioneer Radio 901 | Thief River Falls, MN | Programming | $1,000 |
| Trf American Association of University Women | Thief River Falls, MN | College scholarships | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $153,000 | 30 |
| 2023 | $150,500 | 29 |
| 2022 | $148,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622649349100702
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1911994
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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