Frank J Zaher Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyLakefield, Minnesota · EIN 41-1824504 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$60K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $20,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Central School | Jackson, MN | Upgrade youth baseball field | $20,000 |
| Jackson County Historical Society | Lakefield, MN | Veterans memorial | $20,000 |
| Lakefield Food Shelf | Lakefield, MN | Food for the poor & needy | $10,000 |
| Jackson County Public Library | Jackson, MN | Youth reading program | $4,000 |
| Prairie Ecology Bus Center | Lakefield, MN | Educate children about environmental | $4,000 |
| Southwest Initiative Foundation | Hutchinson, MN | Various charitable organizations | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $54,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512959349101106
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1824504
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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