Private foundation · Grand Forks, ND
The Leonard Rydell Foundation
Typical grant size
$2K – $2K – $2K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
107
Repeat grantees
45
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesJULY PRECEDING THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
ContactMATT JACOBSON ALERUS FINANCIAL · 7017953200
MaterialsPRESCRIBED APPLICATION FORM
RestrictionsEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ONLY - MAXIMUM OF $2,000 PER AWARD.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Wes Rydell
PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
Dennis Lunde
VICE-PRES. & DIRECTOR
Ivan Gandrud
TREASURER & DIRECTOR
Randy Nehring
SECRETARY & DIRECTOR
Jim Rydell
DIRECTOR
Connie Mondry
DIRECTOR
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
6.1%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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282
Total grants awarded
$638K
Total amount
$2K
Average grant
$8K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.