Cannon Valley Communications Foundation
Invitation OnlyElysian, Minnesota · EIN 20-4474578 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$144K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
16% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Dakota Foundation | Vermillion, SD | Medical scholarships | $20,000 |
| Frost Firemen's Relief Association | Frost, MN | Equipment | $12,250 |
| Venice Theatre | Venice, FL | Grant | $10,000 |
| Bricelyn American Legion | Bricelyn, MN | Matching funds for roof repair | $6,900 |
| Bricelyn Community Club | Bricelyn, MN | Matching funds for park & pool and community club | $5,500 |
| Bricelyn Fireman Relief Association | Bricelyn, MN | Equipment | $5,000 |
| Como Friends | St Paul, MN | Grant | $5,000 |
| Elysian Fire Department Relief Association | Elysian, MN | Equipment | $5,000 |
| Freeborn Fire Department | Freeborn, MN | Equipment | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Bwca | St Paul, MN | Grant | $5,000 |
| Kiester Fire Department | Kiester, MN | Equipment | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Grant | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | Apple Valley, MN | Grant | $5,000 |
| Morristown Fire Department | Morristown, MN | Equipment | $5,000 |
| The Kee Civic Theatre Association | Kiester, MN | Grant | $5,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Inc | Sarasota, FL | Donation for food purchases | $3,000 |
| Bricelyn Food Pantry | Bricelyn, MN | Grant | $3,000 |
| Channel One Regional Food Bank | Rochester, MN | Donation for food purchases | $3,000 |
| Marie Selby Gardens | Sarasota, FL | Grant | $3,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | St Paul, MN | Grant | $3,000 |
| Minnesota State Mankato Foundation | Mankato, MN | Grant | $3,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | St Paul, MN | Donation for food purchases | $3,000 |
| True Friends - Tee It Up for Campers | Freeborn, MN | Grant | $3,000 |
| Waterville-Elysian Food Shelf | Elysian, MN | Donation for food purchases | $3,000 |
| Wells Area Food Shelf | Wells, MN | Donation for food purchases | $3,000 |
| Ruth's House | Faribault, MN | Grant | $2,500 |
| South Blue Earth & Bethany Women of the Church | Bricelyn, MN | Grant | $2,500 |
| Good Hope Parish | Bricelyn, MN | Grant | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Telecom Alliance Foundation | St Paul, MN | Scholarship match program | $1,500 |
| Logan Baker Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Fundraiser for children with disabilities | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $144,150 | 30 |
| 2024 | $124,500 | 31 |
| 2023 | $95,500 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611209349100011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4474578
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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