Nibbe Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyZumbrota, Minnesota · EIN 86-1316548 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
21% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Univ Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | MSU Foundation for scholarships and support of Education Department | $55,000 |
| Univ of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Nibbe Scholarship Abroad | $25,000 |
| Lac Qui Parle Valley High School | Madison, MN | Support of various school activities and events | $20,000 |
| Guthrie Theater | Minneapolis, MN | General contributions | $15,000 |
| United Way DouglasPope Cty | Minneapolis, MN | Douglas and Pope Country | $6,500 |
| City of Zumbrota | Zumbrota, MN | City Swimming pool fundraiser | $6,000 |
| Adrian Elementary School | Adrian, MN | Education and reading program | $5,000 |
| LQP Historical Museum | Madison, MN | Contribution to support charitable initiatives | $5,000 |
| Luverne Elementary School | Luverne, MN | Educational learning programs | $5,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Zumbrota Mazeppa High School | Zumbrota, MN | Support for ZM Athletics | $5,000 |
| Barnesville High School | Barnesville, MN | High School Band | $4,000 |
| Univ of Wisc River Falls | River Falls, WI | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| 3 Rivers Community Action | Zumbrota, MN | Food program for Zumbrota Mazeppa | $3,000 |
| Homeward Animal Shelter | Fargo, ND | Animal shelter program | $3,000 |
| Hope Coalition | Red Wing, MN | Womens shelter support | $3,000 |
| Lakes Crisis Center | Detroit Lakes, MN | Contribution to shelter activities | $3,000 |
| Marshmallows Animal Shelter | Detroit Lakes, MN | Animal shelter support | $3,000 |
| Our Saviors Lutheran Church | Zumbrota, MN | Support for food shelf | $3,000 |
| YMCA Emergency Shelter | Fargo, ND | Support for animal shelter activities | $3,000 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | Education Department | $2,700 |
| Barnesville Fire Department | Barnesville, MN | Fire department equipment | $2,000 |
| Alexandria Fire Department | alexandria, MN | Contribution to fire equipment | $2,000 |
| Garfield Fire Department | Garfield, MN | Fire equipment | $2,000 |
| University of Minnesota Athletics | Minneapolis, MN | Golden gopher athletic department | $2,000 |
| Pine Island Fire Department | Pine Island, MN | Charitable support equipment | $2,000 |
| Oronoco Fire Department | Oronoco, MN | Support of fire equipment and training | $2,000 |
| Concordia College | Moorhead, MN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Alexandria Technical Community Coll | Alexandria, MN | Scholarship directly to school | $1,500 |
| Andria Theater | Alexandria, MN | Community Theater support | $1,000 |
| Mitchell Technical College | Mitchell, SD | Scholarship support for New Horizons scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | Scholarship | $1,000 |
The return also lists 17 grants to individuals ($62,700). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $265,400 | 50 |
| 2023 | $153,060 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502309349100600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-1316548
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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