Grants paid by Robert Sonsteng Foundation
EIN 81-1933218 · Benson, MN · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T22
Robert Sonsteng Foundation of Benson, MN (EIN 81-1933218) reported 39 grants paid totaling $522,388 to 22 recipients in tax years 2021–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. It also reported $325,000 approved for future payment, which is listed separately and not included in the total. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$522,388
39 grants
Recipients
22
distinct organizations
Tax years
2021–2024
3 filings in the corpus
Approved for future payment
$325,000
2 commitments · not included in grants paid
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | $176,500 | $325,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | $129,688 | — |
| 2024 | 16 | $216,200 | — |
Top recipients
The 22 recipients receiving the most from Robert Sonsteng Foundation, by grants paid, out of 22 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Public Schools | U | Benson, MN | 5 | $127,000 | 2024 |
| Swift County Benson Hospital 41-1704287 | C | Benson, MN | 2 | $100,000 | 2023 |
| Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church 41-0705815 | C | Benson, MN | 4 | $52,688 | 2024 |
| Swift County Fair Assoc 41-0570095 | C | Kerkhoven, MN | 3 | $40,000 | 2024 |
| Benson Area Cares 4 Kids 81-0973439 | B | Benson, MN | 3 | $35,000 | 2024 |
| Mini Sota Ag Museum | U | Benson, MN | 1 | $30,000 | 2023 |
| West Zion Church 41-1328197 | D | Hancock, MN | 1 | $25,500 | 2024 |
| City of Benson | U | Benson, MN | 3 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| J & J's Tiny Teacher 92-0729546 | B | Benson, MN | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| East Zion Lutheran Church 41-6049603 | C | Benson, MN | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Sunburg Ambulance Services | U | Sunberg, MN | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Swift County Mn 41-1329346 | C | Benson, MN | 4 | $9,000 | 2024 |
| Shepherd of the Hills Church | U | Benson, MN | 1 | $8,600 | 2024 |
| City of Bensson | U | Benson, MN | 1 | $7,000 | 2024 |
| Prairie Five Cac | U | Benson, MN | 1 | $5,000 | 2021 |
| Bethesda Lutheran Church 41-1513998 | B | Murcock, MN | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Churc | U | Benson, MN | 1 | $5,000 | 2021 |
| Ffa Alumniboosters | U | Benson, MN | 1 | $5,000 | 2021 |
| Starbuck Fire Dept 27-5440764 | D | Starbuck, MN | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Clontarf Fire Dept | U | Clontarf, MN | 1 | $4,500 | 2024 |
| Lake Hazel Church | U | Benson, MN | 1 | $2,500 | 2021 |
| Cura of Benson | U | Benson, MN | 1 | $600 | 2024 |
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 41 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Benson Public Schools Benson, MN | U | $50,000 | paid | PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT | 202523079349101377 |
| 2024 | Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church Benson, MN | C | $29,000 | paid | PROPERTY MAINTENANCE | 202523079349101377 |
| 2024 | West Zion Church Hancock, MN | D | $25,500 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202523079349101377 |
| 2024 | Swift County Fair Assoc Kerkhoven, MN | C | $15,000 | paid | SUPPORT OF SWIFT CTY FAIR OPERATIONS | 202523079349101377 |
| 2024 | City of Benson Benson, MN | U | $15,000 | paid | POLICE DEPT | 202523079349101377 |
| 2024 | Benson Area Cares 4 Kids Benson, MN | B | $13,000 | paid | SCHOOL CHILDREN NUTRITION PROGRAM | 202523079349101377 |
| 2024 | Benson Public Schools Benson, MN | U | $12,000 | paid | PROM AFTERBASH | 202523079349101377 |
| 2024 | Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church Benson, MN | C | $10,000 | paid | YOUTH PROGRAMMING | 202523079349101377 |
| 2024 | Sunburg Ambulance Services Sunberg, MN | U | $10,000 | paid | EQUIPMENT | 202523079349101377 |
| 2024 | J & J's Tiny Teacher Benson, MN | B | $10,000 | paid | SAFETY EDUCATION | 202523079349101377 |
| 2024 | Shepherd of the Hills Church Benson, MN | U | $8,600 | paid | OPERATING | 202523079349101377 |
| 2024 | City of Bensson Benson, MN | U | $7,000 | paid | SUPPORT KID DAY PROGRAMS | 202523079349101377 |
| 2024 | Starbuck Fire Dept Starbuck, MN | D | $5,000 | paid | EQUIPMENT | 202523079349101377 |
| 2024 | Clontarf Fire Dept Clontarf, MN | U | $4,500 | paid | EQUIPMENT | 202523079349101377 |
| 2024 | Swift County Mn Benson, MN | C | $1,000 | paid | SHERIFF'S DEPT | 202523079349101377 |
| 2024 | Cura of Benson Benson, MN | U | $600 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202523079349101377 |
| 2023 | Swift County Benson Hospital Benson, MN | C | $50,000 | paid | SUPPORT HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS | 202433209349105603 |
| 2023 | Mini Sota Ag Museum Benson, MN | U | $30,000 | paid | START UP EXPENSES | 202433209349105603 |
| 2023 | Benson Public Schools Benson, MN | U | $10,000 | paid | MUSIC BOOSTERS | 202433209349105603 |
| 2023 | Swift County Fair Assoc Kerkhoven, MN | C | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT OF SWIFT CTY FAIR OPERATIONS | 202433209349105603 |
| 2023 | Benson Area Cares 4 Kids Benson, MN | B | $10,000 | paid | SCHOOL CHILDREN NUTRITION PROGRAM | 202433209349105603 |
| 2023 | City of Benson Benson, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | POLICE DEPT | 202433209349105603 |
| 2023 | Bethesda Lutheran Church Murcock, MN | B | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING | 202433209349105603 |
| 2023 | Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church Benson, MN | C | $3,688 | paid | PROPERTY MAINTENANCE | 202433209349105603 |
| 2023 | Swift County Mn Benson, MN | C | $3,500 | paid | SHERIFF'S DEPT | 202433209349105603 |
| 2023 | Swift County Mn Benson, MN | C | $2,500 | paid | REPAIR CLOCK TOWER | 202433209349105603 |
| 2021 | Swift County Benson Hospital Benson, MN | C | $300,000 | approved, future | SUPPORT OF HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS | 202430419349100303 |
| 2021 | Swift County Benson Hospital Benson, MN | C | $50,000 | paid | SUPPORT HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS | 202430419349100303 |
| 2021 | Benson Public Schools Benson, MN | U | $30,000 | paid | TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT | 202430419349100303 |
| 2021 | Benson Public Schools Benson, MN | U | $25,000 | paid | DAYCARE OPERATING EXPENSES | 202430419349100303 |
| 2021 | Benson Public Schools Benson, MN | U | $25,000 | approved, future | DAYCARE CENTE OPERATING EXPENSE | 202430419349100303 |
| 2021 | Swift County Fair Assoc Kerkhoven, MN | C | $15,000 | paid | SUPPORT OF SWIFT CTY FAIR OPERATIONS | 202430419349100303 |
| 2021 | Benson Area Cares 4 Kids Benson, MN | B | $12,000 | paid | SCHOOL CHILDREN NUTRITION PROGRAM | 202430419349100303 |
| 2021 | Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church Benson, MN | C | $10,000 | paid | SOUND SYSTEM EXPENSE | 202430419349100303 |
| 2021 | East Zion Lutheran Church Benson, MN | C | $10,000 | paid | PROPERTY MAINTENANCE | 202430419349100303 |
| 2021 | Prairie Five Cac Benson, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | FOOD SHELF SUPPORT | 202430419349100303 |
| 2021 | Ffa Alumniboosters Benson, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | SUPPORT FFA PROGRAMS | 202430419349100303 |
| 2021 | Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Churc Benson, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | PROPERTY MAINTENANCE | 202430419349100303 |
| 2021 | City of Benson Benson, MN | U | $5,000 | paid | KID DAY CELEBRATION | 202430419349100303 |
| 2021 | Lake Hazel Church Benson, MN | U | $2,500 | paid | CEMETARY MAINTENANCE | 202430419349100303 |
| 2021 | Swift County Mn Benson, MN | C | $2,000 | paid | REPAIR CLOCK TOWER | 202430419349100303 |
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 | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.0 | 202523079349101377 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202433209349105603 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.0 | 202430419349100303 |
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/811933218.json.
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