Hartz Foundation
Historical FunderThief River Falls, Minnesota · EIN 41-6041638 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,700 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RICHARD SJOBERG |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 642, THIEF RIVER FALLS MN 56701 |
| Phone | 2186813044 |
| RSJOBERG@MNCABLE.NET | |
| Form and materials | PURPOSE ON USE OF FUNDS APPLIED FOR/ COPY OF EXEMPTION/ PROJECT BUDGET |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | PRIMARY CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA |
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
14% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Community & Technical College Foundation | Thief River Falls, MN | Scholarships | $26,800 |
| City of Warren | Warroad, MN | For construction of new childcare facility in warren | $25,000 |
| Warroad Community Childcare Center | Warroad, MN | Furnishing and signage for new childcare facility | $25,000 |
| Falls Dac | Thief River Falls, MN | Purchase of passenger van for client transport | $24,000 |
| Karlstad Country Club | Karlstad, MN | To renovate irrigation system at golf course | $15,000 |
| Oklee Fire Department | Oklee, MN | Replacement of concrete at firehall | $10,000 |
| Advance Thief River | Thief River Falls, MN | To provide grants to dayare providers for facility improvements | $7,500 |
| Falls Delivered Meals | Thief River Falls, MN | Supplies | $5,000 |
| Goodridge Isd | Goodridge, MN | To update radio systems in school busses | $5,000 |
| Kittson County Historical Society Museum | Lake Bronson, MN | Repair of parking lot and sidewalks | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Mn | St Paul, MN | Purchase of new freezer for senior meal program | $5,000 |
| Marshall County Historical Society | Warren, MN | For addition to settler's square museum | $5,000 |
| Red Lake Falls Volunteer Ambulance | Red Lake Falls, MN | For purchase of new medical and training equiment | $4,000 |
| Moorhead State University Foundation | Moorhead, MN | Scholarships | $3,950 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Fargo, ND | Supplies for nw minnesota and ne north dakota troops | $2,700 |
| Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons | Sioux Falls, SD | Supplies for nw minnesota and ne north dakota troops | $2,700 |
| Roseau County Historical Society | Roseau, MN | Purchase and installation of new security camera system | $2,500 |
| Prairie Public Television | Fargo, ND | Supplies | $1,350 |
| Bemidji State University | Bemidji, MN | Scholarships | $900 |
| Pennington County 4-H | Thief River Falls, MN | Supplies | $500 |
| Thief River Falls Concert Association | Thief River Falls, MN | Supplies | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $177,400 | 21 |
| 2023 | $164,775 | 22 |
| 2022 | $132,600 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621669349100212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6041638
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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