Mark and Karen Rauenhorst Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinnetonka, Minnesota · EIN 41-1925821 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$658K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
41% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aim Higher Foundation | St Paul, MN | General operations | $250,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | Go far campaign | $250,000 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | Scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Mendoza college-o'hara society fund | $25,000 |
| Aim Higher Foundation | St Paul, MN | Night of life campaign | $25,000 |
| Catholic Services Appeal Foundation | St Paul, MN | General operations | $20,000 |
| Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church | Wayzata, MN | General operations | $15,000 |
| Risen Christ Catholic School | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Congregation of Holy Cross | Notre Dame, IN | Hope to bring capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners | Plymouth, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| St Catherine University | St Paul, MN | Presidents forum | $2,000 |
| Cedar Valley Catholic Schools | Waterloo, IA | General operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $658,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $761,500 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349102561
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1925821
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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