Communicating for Agriculture Scholarship and Education Foundatio
Invitation OnlyFergus Falls, Minnesota · EIN 41-1388895 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.3M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$270K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
42% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smedsrud Foundation Inc | Fergus Falls, MN | Charitable | $1,211,893 |
| Sonoma County Grape Growers | Sana Rosa, CA | David ramey years of service | $20,000 |
| Texas Exes | Austin, TX | Diedre reagan endowment | $20,000 |
| Giving Voice Initiative | Edina, MN | Giving voice mn initiative | $20,000 |
| Undue Medical Debt | Rye, NY | Medical debt relief mn debt | $15,000 |
| Pioneer Care Foundation | Fergus Falls, MN | Services expansion | $10,000 |
| Dough 4 Joe | Fergus Falls, MN | Charity benefit donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,297,893 | 7 |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $50,900 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611709349100406
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1388895
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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