The Frandsen Family Foundation
Historical FunderNorth Branch, Minnesota · EIN 82-4618033 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FRANDSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 104, RUSH CITY MN 55069 |
| Phone | 3203584406 |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICANT MAY MAIL OR EMAIL AN APPLICATION AND MUST INCLUDE THEIR: NAME, PERSONAL PHONE NUMBER, MAILING ADDRESS, PERSONAL EMAIL, INTENDED MAJOR, NAME OF TECHNICAL COLLEGE, AND THE ADDRESS OF THE TECHNICAL COLLEGE. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS MUST BE FOR FULL-TIME SEMESTER ENROLLMENT TOWARDS A CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, OR ASSOCIATE DEGREE AT WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE, PINE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, OR PRE-APPROVED TECHNICAL COLLEGE, BEGINNING IN THE SEMESTER FOLLOWING THE RECEIPT OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROM LUCK OR RUSH CITY HIGH SCHOOLS. IT WILL COVER ANY REMAINING TUITION AND FEES AFTER THE STUDENT'S FEDERAL PELL GRANT AND STATE GRANTS HAVE BEEN APPLIED TO THE STUDENT'S ACCOUNT. SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE RENEWED THE FOLLOWING YEAR PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS HAVE COMPLETED 24 CREDIT HOURS, MAINTAIN A 2.5 OR GREATER GPA, AND MEET WITH ACADEMIC ADVISORS EACH SEMESTER. |
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
75% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Gandy Dancer | Frederic, WI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Ice Age Trail Alliance | Cross Plains, WI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | Frederic, WI | Food shelf and church community | $5,000 |
| Chisago County Historical Society | Lindstrom, MN | Operations | $500 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($1,027,302). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,042,802 | 10 |
| 2024 | $781,478 | 10 |
| 2023 | $507,907 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640629349100329
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-4618033
- 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.