LA Amundson Ohana Foundation
Historical FunderSleepy Eye, Minnesota · EIN 41-1692528 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$764K
Organizations funded67
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$16.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MS L ERCK |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1270, SIOUX FALLS SD 571011270 |
| Phone | 6053351508 |
| Form and materials | SAMPLE APPLICATION IS ATTACHED |
| Deadlines | MARCH 1 |
| Restrictions | GEOGRAPHIC AREAS: LIMITD LOCATIONS IN MN, ND, MT & IA. EMPHASIS AREAS: HEALTH CARE, BUSINESS, AND TECHNICAL TRADES |
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
50% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canby High School | Canby, MN | Donation | $175,000 |
| Additional Scholarship | Sleepy Eye, MN | Scholarship | $64,356 |
| South Dakota State Univ | Brookings, SD | Scholarship | $61,500 |
| G&l Builders Inc | Ottertail, MN | Donation | $42,241 |
| Lati | Watertown, SD | Scholarship | $27,500 |
| Sleepy Eye Baseball Association | Sleepy Eye, MN | Donation | $25,000 |
| Ndsu | Fargo, ND | Scholarship | $24,500 |
| Smsu | Marshall, MN | Scholarship | $23,500 |
| Mn State University-Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | Scholarship | $17,000 |
| Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls, SD | Scholarship | $15,500 |
| Und | Grand Forks, ND | Scholarship | $13,500 |
| University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD | Scholarship | $13,000 |
| Northland Comm & Tech College | Thief River Falls, MN | Scholarship | $12,500 |
| Arc Electric | Browerville, MN | Donation | $11,072 |
| Alexandria Tech & Comm Coll | Alexandria, MN | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| Benson Golf Club | Benson, MN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Augustana University | Sioux Falls, SD | Scholarhsip | $9,000 |
| Ndscs | Wahpeton, ND | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Mn West Comm & Tech College | Canby, MN | Scholarship | $7,250 |
| Concordia University | Moorhead, MN | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Friends of the Arts | Renville, MN | Donation | $7,000 |
| Mstate Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Mitchell Technical Institute | Mitchell, SD | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Mstate - Fergus Falls | Fergus Falls, MN | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Winona State University | Winona, MN | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Mn Morris | Morris, MN | Sholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Mn Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Canby Area Food Shelf | Canby, MN | Donation | $5,000 |
| J&j's Tiny Teacher | Benson, MN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Lake Benton American Legion | Lake Benton, MN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Historic Renville Preservation | Renville, MN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Bismark State College | Bismark, ND | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Emmetsburg, IA | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Mn State University-Mankato | Mankato, MN | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Dakota State University | Madison, SD | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| South Central College | North Mankato, MN | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| St Mary's University of Mn | Winona, MN | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Mn Duluth | Duluth, MN | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Nebraska Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Northern Michigan University | Marquette, MI | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Bethany Lutheran | Mankato, MN | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Butler Community College | El Dorado, KS | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| College of St Benedict | St Joseph, MN | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Michigan Tech | Houghton, MI | Scholarschip | $3,000 |
| Normandale Community | Bloomington, MN | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Northwestern College | Orange City, IA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Mary | Bismark, ND | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Wi LA Crosse | LA Crosse, WI | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Wi River Falls | River Falls, WI | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Benson High School | Benson, MN | Donation | $3,000 |
| Az State University | Tempe, AZ | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Dakota Weslyan Univeristy | Mitchell, SD | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Luther College | Decorah, IA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 67 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $763,669 | 67 |
| 2023 | $1,028,659 | 83 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349101244
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1692528
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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