Roger & Violet Noreen Char Trust
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 41-6309355 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LISA HINIKER |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 E FIFTH ST, ST PAUL MN 55101 |
| Phone | 6514668722 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORMAT |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME |
| Restrictions | THE TRUST PRIMARILY MAKES GRANTS FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND RELIGIOUS OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. |
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
100% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Theatre Company | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $122,246 |
| St Stephen's Lutheran Church | West St Paul, MN | General operating | $105,000 |
| Lutheran Mideast Development | West Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $93,100 |
| Ordway Ctr for the Performing Arts | Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $30,000 |
| Nc Little Memorial Hospice Inc | Edina, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Lu Family Fund | Moraga, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Dodge Nature Preschool | West Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| University of Minnesota Law School | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Holy Trinity Orthodox Church | Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $3,000 |
| International Orthodox Christian Charities | Baltimore, MD | General operating | $3,000 |
| St Thomas Academy | Mendota Hts, MN | General operating | $2,000 |
| Farmlink Project | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $2,000 |
| The Arts Partnership | Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $391,346 | 13 |
| 2023 | $354,200 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522909349100017
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6309355
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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