Robert Sonsteng Foundation
Historical FunderBenson, Minnesota · EIN 81-1933218 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DONALD WILCOX |
|---|---|
| Address | 1150 WISCONSIN AVE, BENSON MN 56215 |
| Phone | 3208425391 |
| DWILCOX@BENSONMNLAW.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF REQUEST STATING CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| Deadlines | OPEN REQUEST POLICY |
| Restrictions | EACH REQUEST FROM A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WILL BE CONSIDERED |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Public Schools | Benson, MN | Playground equipment | $50,000 |
| Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church | Benson, MN | Property maintenance | $29,000 |
| West Zion Church | Hancock, MN | Operating support | $25,500 |
| Swift County Fair Assoc | Kerkhoven, MN | Support of swift cty fair operations | $15,000 |
| City of Benson | Benson, MN | Police dept | $15,000 |
| Benson Area Cares 4 Kids | Benson, MN | School children nutrition program | $13,000 |
| Benson Public Schools | Benson, MN | Prom afterbash | $12,000 |
| Sunburg Ambulance Services | Sunberg, MN | Equipment | $10,000 |
| Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church | Benson, MN | Youth programming | $10,000 |
| J & J's Tiny Teacher | Benson, MN | Safety education | $10,000 |
| Shepherd of the Hills Church | Benson, MN | Operating | $8,600 |
| City of Bensson | Benson, MN | Support kid day programs | $7,000 |
| Starbuck Fire Dept | Starbuck, MN | Equipment | $5,000 |
| Clontarf Fire Dept | Clontarf, MN | Equipment | $4,500 |
| Swift County Mn | Benson, MN | Sheriff's dept | $1,000 |
| Cura of Benson | Benson, MN | Operating support | $600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $216,200 | 16 |
| 2023 | $129,688 | 10 |
| 2021 | $176,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523079349101377
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1933218
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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