Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation
Historical FunderSt Louis Park, Minnesota · EIN 41-1570211 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $155,000 and $155,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | RALPH LUNDE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1609 N 4TH STREET, MONTEVIDEO MN 56265 |
| Phone | 3202696328 |
| Form and materials | THE SCHOLARSHIP IS CALLED THE BERTHA BONN SCHOLARSHIP. THE APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION ON PAPER. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES AN APPLICATION FORM ON WHICH APPLICANTS WOULD FILL IN THEIR ANSWERS OR TO WHICH THEY WOULD ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES. THE APPLICATION ASKS FOR THE CANDIDATE'S NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE, BIRTHDATE, MARITAL STATUS, PARENTS' NAMES, AND PARENTS' OCCUPATIONS. APPLICANTS THEN LIST AND EXPOUND ON THEIR ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN THEIR SCHOOL, COMMUNITY, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO WRITE AN ESSAY EXPLAINING THEIR PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS; SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS; AND WHY THEY ARE INTERESTED IN THE SCHOLARSHIP. THEY MAY COMMENT ON FINANCIAL NEED IN THIS ESSAY IF THEY WISH TO DO SO. APPLICANTS ARE ASKED TO LIST COLLEGE PREPARATORY OR ADVANCED STUDY CLASSES THEY HAVE TAKEN AND EXPLAIN HOW THAT EXPERIENCE HAS PREPARED THEM FOR THEIR CHOSEN FIELD OF STUDY OR FOR COLLEGE IN GENERAL. THE FOUNDATION INDICATES THAT THEY |
| Deadlines | THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1ST OF EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENTS MUST BE GRADUATES OF MONTEVIDEO HIGH SCHOOL. THEY MUST BE ATTENDING COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. |
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 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Masonic Charities Minnesota Masonic Charities | Bloomington, MN | Scholarship funds | $155,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $155,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Nov 12, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202423179349102007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1570211
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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