Minnesota State Elks Association Charitable Trust
Historical FunderWorthington, Minnesota · EIN 41-1769917 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,200 and $15,249.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Youth or Veterans |
|---|---|
| Address | 277 Lakehill Drive, Worthington MN 56187 |
| Phone | 5073295963 |
| statetreasurer@mnelks.org | |
| Form and materials | Standard admission form and recommendations from instructors |
| Deadlines | January |
| Restrictions | Most scholarships are $2000 for college and $500 for trade school |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Awareness Program | Worthington, MN | Inform Young People of the Dangers of Drugs | $15,249 |
| National Veterans Service | Worthington, MN | Serve Returning Veterans When They Come Home | $11,010 |
| Local Lodge Veterans Program | Worthington, MN | Serve Veterans in need of help | $1,200 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($133,689). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Awareness Program | Worthington, MN | Inform Young People of the Dangers of Drugs | $15,249 |
| National Veterans Service | Worthington, MN | Serve Returning Veterans When They Come Home | $11,010 |
| Local Lodge Veterans Program | Worthington, MN | Serve Veterans in need of help | $1,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,148 | 22 |
| 2023 | $134,036 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542199349101004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1769917
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.