Marshall H and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund
Historical FunderDuluth, Minnesota · EIN 41-0797340 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PATTY SALO DOWNS |
|---|---|
| Address | 306 W SUPERIOR ST SUITE 402, DULUTH MN 55802 |
| Phone | 2187229366 |
| Form and materials | THE ORGANIZATION HAS A STANDARD APPLICATION FORM WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE WEBSITE AND IS WIDELY DISTRIBUTED TO HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS IN THE NORTHERN PORTION OF MINNESOTA. A MEMO TO COUNSELORS IS PROVIDED WHICH OUTLINES INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPROVED FIELDS OF STUDY, TRANSCRIPTS SHOWING GRADE POINT AVERAGE, SIZE OF GRADUATING CLASS AND RANK IN CLASS, AVAILABLE TEST SCORES, A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE SCHOOL, AND BASIC INFORMATION AS TO WHY THERE IS A NEED FOR A GRANT. |
| Deadlines | THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15 OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO STUDENTS FROM NORTHERN MINNESOTA ATTENDING ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF THEIR CHOICE WHO ARE MAJORING IN ONE OF THE BASIC SCIENCES OF MEDICINE AND CAN SHOW EVIDENCE OF NEED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. |
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
0% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley M Splett | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Arthur L Calinao | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Faye S Calvert | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Molly a Carlson | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Molly M Cartwright | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Madison D Clavette | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Samuel J Connelly | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Sage Cornell (Fka Paul Cornell) | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Carley S Cronquist | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Evan M Deboer | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Kalina P Dimitrova | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Raymond S Dressely | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Annabelle J Eaton | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Claire J Erdal | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Ashton J Extrand | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Wren a Ferry | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Aleksandra L Gavrilova | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Adelaida L Filiatrault | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Sean M Fleming | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Wrenna M Galloway | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| John D Guthrie | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Lance Hastings | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Ava L Guida | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Lucia S Haggenmiller | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Nathan R Haley | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Michon S Harju | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Elena S Harmsen | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Carter J Hill | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Makenna G Horvat | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Dylan M Horvath | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Sophia J Juntunen | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Benjamin G Johnson | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Joseph W Johnson | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Dane S Allen | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Esther S Anderson | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Peter K Kacharov | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Agnes M Barthel | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Mary E Kayser | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Chase W Baumgarten | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Elias M Knapp | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| David E Baumgarten | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Aidan E Bendson | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Ever a Bernthal | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Lillian R Kopek | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Hugh E Bishop | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Josie R Kostick | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Rowan I Bixler | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Lydia M Kraker | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Samantha P Laderman | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Evan J Langerak | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Owen G Brenner | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Madeline P Larson | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Calindria D Liggett | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Gavin D Marshall | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Matthew J Moraghan | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Ola J Okoro | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Emma C Mutnansky | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Josilyn M Nikko | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| William R Packer | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
| Hudson J Pietrini | Duluth, MN | Educational scholarship | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 566 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals (-$2,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,509,500 | 567 |
| 2023 | $1,210,000 | 484 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543499349100554
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-0797340
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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