Grants paid by The Chester Johnson Charitable Trust
EIN 41-1754292 · Balaton, MN · Form 990-PF, Part XV
The Chester Johnson Charitable Trust of Balaton, MN (EIN 41-1754292) reported 67 grants paid totaling $645,165 to 25 recipients in tax years 2019–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$645,165
67 grants
Recipients
25
distinct organizations
Tax years
2019–2025
7 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 | $87,696 | — |
| 2020 | 11 | $93,848 | — |
| 2021 | 10 | $87,471 | — |
| 2022 | 11 | $96,280 | — |
| 2023 | 12 | $132,397 | — |
| 2024 | 6 | $58,455 | — |
| 2025 | 6 | $89,018 | — |
Top recipients
The 25 recipients receiving the most from The Chester Johnson Charitable Trust, by grants paid, out of 25 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Independent School District #2904 | U | Tracy, MN | 6 | $96,440 | 2022 |
| City of Balaton | U | Balaton, MN | 9 | $87,500 | 2025 |
| Sillerud Lutheran Church 23-7294675 | B | Balaton, MN | 5 | $81,000 | 2024 |
| Tracy Independent School District | U | Tracy, MN | 3 | $74,210 | 2025 |
| Balaton Chamber of Commerce 41-1443930 | B | Balaton, MN | 7 | $50,500 | 2025 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | U | Balaton, MN | 9 | $35,970 | 2025 |
| Shelburne Township | U | Balaton, MN | 2 | $27,500 | 2024 |
| Southwest Initiative Foundation - Balaton Area Community Foundation | U | Hutchinson, MN | 2 | $25,000 | 2022 |
| City of Garvin Ambulance Service | U | Garvin, MN | 1 | $25,000 | 2022 |
| Garvin Congregational Church | U | Garvin, MN | 1 | $24,160 | 2025 |
| Southwest Intitiave Foundation Balaton Area Community Found | U | Hutchinson, MN | 1 | $20,000 | 2023 |
| Balaton Fire Department | U | Balaton, MN | 2 | $20,000 | 2022 |
| City of Balaton Fire Department | U | Balaton, MN | 2 | $20,000 | 2023 |
| Balaton Community Center | U | Balaton, MN | 3 | $12,845 | 2021 |
| Balaton Historical Society 30-0569199 | D | Balaton, MN | 4 | $12,700 | 2025 |
| Lake Side Cemetery | U | Balaton, MN | 1 | $12,000 | 2020 |
| Trinity Lutheran Cemetary 32-0499120 | C | Balaton, MN | 1 | $5,500 | 2023 |
| Panther Booster Club 41-1850272 | B | Tracy, MN | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| Mustard Seed Kids 39-5085361 | D | Melbourne, FL | 1 | $5,000 | 2019 |
| Mustard Seed Kids | U | Balaton, MN | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| Tracy Kid's World 30-0125506 | B | Tracy, MN | 1 | $3,000 | 2020 |
| Tracy Lutheran Church | U | Tracy, MN | 1 | $1,000 | 2023 |
| Balaton Red Cross | U | Balaton, MN | 1 | $480 | 2022 |
| Tracy American Legion Auxiliary | U | Tracy, MN | 1 | $360 | 2022 |
| Murray County Hospital (return of Contribution) | U | Slayton, MN | 1 | -$5,000 | 2020 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 67 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Balaton Chamber of Commerce Balaton, MN | B | $30,000 | paid | RECREATION ACTIVITIES | 202522829349100812 |
| 2025 | Garvin Congregational Church Garvin, MN | U | $24,160 | paid | RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES | 202522829349100812 |
| 2025 | Tracy Independent School District Tracy, MN | U | $20,358 | paid | PRESCHOOL OPERATIONS | 202522829349100812 |
| 2025 | City of Balaton Balaton, MN | U | $8,000 | paid | RECREATION ACTIVITIES | 202522829349100812 |
| 2025 | Trinity Lutheran Church Balaton, MN | U | $4,000 | paid | CHURCH OPERATIONS | 202522829349100812 |
| 2025 | Balaton Historical Society Balaton, MN | D | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202522829349100812 |
| 2024 | Tracy Independent School District Tracy, MN | U | $21,455 | paid | PRESCHOOL OPERATIONS | 202423549349100217 |
| 2024 | City of Balaton Balaton, MN | U | $15,000 | paid | RECREATION ACTIVITIES | 202423549349100217 |
| 2024 | Shelburne Township Balaton, MN | U | $7,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202423549349100217 |
| 2024 | Sillerud Lutheran Church Balaton, MN | B | $6,000 | paid | CHURCH OPERATIONS | 202423549349100217 |
| 2024 | Balaton Chamber of Commerce Balaton, MN | B | $5,000 | paid | RECREATION ACTIVITIES | 202423549349100217 |
| 2024 | Trinity Lutheran Church Balaton, MN | U | $3,500 | paid | CHURCH OPERATIONS | 202423549349100217 |
| 2023 | Tracy Independent School District Tracy, MN | U | $32,397 | paid | PRESCHOOL OPERATIONS | 202323069349101457 |
| 2023 | Shelburne Township Balaton, MN | U | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202323069349101457 |
| 2023 | Southwest Intitiave Foundation Balaton Area Community Found Hutchinson, MN | U | $20,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR CITY OF BALATON | 202323069349101457 |
| 2023 | City of Balaton Balaton, MN | U | $15,000 | paid | WATER DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT | 202323069349101457 |
| 2023 | City of Balaton Fire Department Balaton, MN | U | $10,000 | paid | PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT PURCHASES | 202323069349101457 |
| 2023 | City of Balaton Fire Department Balaton, MN | U | $10,000 | paid | PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT PURCHASES | 202323069349101457 |
| 2023 | Trinity Lutheran Cemetary Balaton, MN | C | $5,500 | paid | CEMETARY MAINTENANCE - SIGN | 202323069349101457 |
| 2023 | Trinity Lutheran Church Balaton, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | BUILDING FUND | 202323069349101457 |
| 2023 | Balaton Historical Society Balaton, MN | D | $5,000 | paid | SUPPORT MUSEUM ACTIVITIES | 202323069349101457 |
| 2023 | Sillerud Lutheran Church Balaton, MN | B | $4,500 | paid | CHURCH OPERATIONS | 202323069349101457 |
| 2023 | Balaton Chamber of Commerce Balaton, MN | B | $4,000 | paid | RECREATION ACTIVITIES | 202323069349101457 |
| 2023 | Tracy Lutheran Church Tracy, MN | U | $1,000 | paid | CHURCH OPERATIONS | 202323069349101457 |
| 2022 | City of Garvin Ambulance Service Garvin, MN | U | $25,000 | paid | EQUIPMENT PURCHASES | 202222379349100772 |
| 2022 | Tracy Independent School District #2904 Tracy, MN | U | $22,770 | paid | OPERATION OF PRESCHOOL | 202222379349100772 |
| 2022 | Southwest Initiative Foundation - Balaton Area Community Foundation Hutchinson, MN | U | $20,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT CITY OF BALATON | 202222379349100772 |
| 2022 | Balaton Fire Department Balaton, MN | U | $10,000 | paid | SAFETY EQUIPMENT PURCHASES | 202222379349100772 |
| 2022 | Southwest Initiative Foundation - Balaton Area Community Foundation Hutchinson, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT CITY OF BALATON | 202222379349100772 |
| 2022 | Trinity Lutheran Church Balaton, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL BUILDING FUND | 202222379349100772 |
| 2022 | Balaton Chamber of Commerce Balaton, MN | B | $4,000 | paid | BALATON JULY 4TH FUNFEST | 202222379349100772 |
| 2022 | Balaton Area Historical Society Balaton, MN | B | $2,700 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202222379349100772 |
| 2022 | Trinity Lutheran Church Balaton, MN | U | $970 | paid | CEMETARY | 202222379349100772 |
| 2022 | Balaton Red Cross Balaton, MN | U | $480 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202222379349100772 |
| 2022 | Tracy American Legion Auxiliary Tracy, MN | U | $360 | paid | SUPPORT VETERANS | 202222379349100772 |
| 2021 | Sillerud Lutheran Church Balaton, MN | B | $22,500 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202112579349100806 |
| 2021 | Tracy Independent School District #2904 Tracy, MN | U | $19,971 | paid | OPERATION OF PRESCHOOL | 202112579349100806 |
| 2021 | City of Balaton Balaton, MN | U | $10,000 | paid | PARKS - HANDICAP SIDEWALKS | 202112579349100806 |
| 2021 | City of Balaton Balaton, MN | U | $7,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202112579349100806 |
| 2021 | Trinity Lutheran Church Balaton, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | CEMETARY | 202112579349100806 |
| 2021 | City of Balaton Balaton, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | FIRE DEPARTMENT | 202112579349100806 |
| 2021 | Trinity Lutheran Church Balaton, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL BUILDING FUND | 202112579349100806 |
| 2021 | Tracy Independent School District #2904 Tracy, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | INFORMATION CENTER - TRACY HIGH SCHOOL | 202112579349100806 |
| 2021 | Balaton Community Center Balaton, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202112579349100806 |
| 2021 | Balaton Chamber of Commerce Balaton, MN | B | $2,500 | paid | BALATON CITY FUNFEST | 202112579349100806 |
| 2020 | Sillerud Lutheran Balaton, MN | C | $31,000 | paid | GENERLA OPERATIONS | 202012449349100621 |
| 2020 | Tracy Independent School District #2904 Tracy, MN | U | $15,578 | paid | OPERATION OF PRESCHOOL | 202012449349100621 |
| 2020 | City of Balaton Balaton, MN | U | $12,000 | paid | PARKS AND RECREATIONS - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT - SIDEWALKS | 202012449349100621 |
| 2020 | Lake Side Cemetery Balaton, MN | U | $12,000 | paid | CAPITAL PROJECT | 202012449349100621 |
| 2020 | Balaton Community Center Balaton, MN | U | $7,770 | paid | PARKS AND RECREATION - HANDICAP ACCESS | 202012449349100621 |
| 2020 | Trinity Lutheran Church Balaton, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202012449349100621 |
| 2020 | Mustard Seed Kids Balaton, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | DAYCARE OPERATIONS | 202012449349100621 |
| 2020 | Panther Booster Club Tracy, MN | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202012449349100621 |
| 2020 | Tracy Kid's World Tracy, MN | B | $3,000 | paid | CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE - SAFETYGENERAL OPERATIONS | 202012449349100621 |
| 2020 | Balaton Historical Society Balaton, MN | D | $2,500 | paid | CAPITAL PROJECT - BUILDING | 202012449349100621 |
| 2020 | Murray County Hospital (return of Contribution) Slayton, MN | U | -$5,000 | paid | RETURNED CONTRIBUTION FROM 2017 | 202012449349100621 |
| 2019 | Tracy Independent School District #2904 Tracy, MN | U | $19,527 | paid | OPERATION OF PRESCHOOL | 201912549349100206 |
| 2019 | Sillerud Lutheran Church Balaton, MN | B | $17,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS OF CHURCH | 201912549349100206 |
| 2019 | Tracy Independent School District #2904 Tracy, MN | U | $13,594 | paid | OPERATION OF PRESCHOOL | 201912549349100206 |
| 2019 | City of Balaton Balaton, MN | U | $10,000 | paid | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT - PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY | 201912549349100206 |
| 2019 | Balaton Fire Department Balaton, MN | U | $10,000 | paid | CAPITAL ASSET PURCHASE - SAFETYCAPITAL PURCHASES | 201912549349100206 |
| 2019 | City of Balaton Balaton, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | VAN FOR NURSING HOME | 201912549349100206 |
| 2019 | Mustard Seed Kids Melbourne, FL | D | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS OF DAYCARE | 201912549349100206 |
| 2019 | Balaton Chamber of Commerce Balaton, MN | B | $2,500 | paid | RECREATION / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 201912549349100206 |
| 2019 | Trinity Lutheran Church Balaton, MN | U | $2,500 | paid | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND - CHURCH | 201912549349100206 |
| 2019 | Balaton Chamber of Commerce Balaton, MN | B | $2,500 | paid | OPERATION OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY | 201912549349100206 |
| 2019 | Balaton Community Center Balaton, MN | U | $75 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 201912549349100206 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-06-30 | not stated | 2024v5.0 | 202522829349100812 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-06-30 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202423549349100217 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-06-30 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202323069349101457 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-06-30 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202222379349100772 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-06-30 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202112579349100806 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-06-30 | not stated | 2019v5.1 | 202012449349100621 |
| 990PF | 2019 | 2019-06-30 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201912549349100206 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/411754292.json.
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