James M Ragen Jr Memorial Fund Trust
Invitation OnlyEagan, Minnesota · EIN 23-7444822 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$130K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $8,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Start Ministries | Orlando, FL | General operating | $26,000 |
| St Michaels School | Orland Park, IL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Joliet Catholic Academy | Joliet, IL | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Organic Oneness | Chicago, IL | General operating | $8,667 |
| Preborn | Indianapolis, IN | General operating | $8,666 |
| Good Shepherd Center | Madisonville, TN | General operating | $8,000 |
| St Joseph Hospital Foundation | Orange, CA | General operating | $6,500 |
| Resource Center | Conroe, TX | General operating | $6,500 |
| Children at the Cross Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating | $6,200 |
| St Malachy School | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $5,667 |
| To Nizhoni Ani | Kykotsmovi, AZ | General operating | $5,000 |
| YMCA | Washington, DC | General operating | $3,667 |
| Lawndale Business Renaissance | Chicago, IL | General operating | $3,500 |
| Brircliff University | Sioux City, IA | General operating | $3,166 |
| Church of St Mary | Lake Forest, IL | General operating | $3,000 |
| Notre Dame University | Notre Dame, IN | General operating | $3,000 |
| El Nina Rey | Northbrook, IL | General operating | $2,500 |
| St Robert Parish | Northbrook, IL | General operating | $2,500 |
| Mount Carmel High School | Chicago, IL | General operating | $2,500 |
| St Meinrad | St Meinrad, IN | General operating | $2,500 |
| The Mayhew Program | Bristol, NH | General operating | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $130,033 | 21 |
| 2024 | $123,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $221,325 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631259349100318
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7444822
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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