The Ron and Diane Fagen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGranite Falls, Minnesota · EIN 20-2019581 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$107K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $9,000.
From the return
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
30% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| Shriners Children's Twin Cities | Woodbury, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Atlanta, GA | General support | $9,000 |
| Hawk Creek Animal Shelter | Willmar, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Minnesotan's Military Appreciation Fund | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| Granite Falls Fire Department | Granite Falls, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Granite Falls Police Department | Granite Falls, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Yellow Medicine County Sheriff | Granite Falls, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Avera Foundation - Granite Falls Ambulance | Montevideo, MN | General support | $2,500 |
| Granite Falls Living at Homesblock Nurses | Granite Falls, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Neighbors United Resource Center | Golden Valley, MN | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $120,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349103745
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2019581
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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