The Minnesota State Capitol

Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-8070601

The Eagle Foundation

A private foundation in Chaska, MN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 101 grants and $1.4 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Mark D Hanson
510 N Chestnut St Ste 206
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 938-4811
Form and materials
Organization or individual should submit a detailed description of the individual or organization and the proposed activities and purposes of the organization or individual.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,444,746

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $26,102,885
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,034,463

    Grants listed
    90
    Assets, end of year
    $26,274,808
  • Tax year 2022

    $976,794

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $27,409,513
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,049,235

    Grants listed
    90
    Assets, end of year
    $26,774,285
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,124,784

    Grants listed
    99
    Assets, end of year
    $19,997,160
  • Tax year 2019

    $2,810,554

    Grants listed
    110
    Assets, end of year
    $20,352,062
  • Tax year 2018

    $1,174,176

    Grants listed
    99
    Assets, end of year
    $22,626,833

Grants paid in 2024

101 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Urban VenturesMinneapolis, MN

    Donation

    $300,000
  2. North Dakota Teen ChallengeMandan, ND

    Donation

    $150,000
  3. Concordia University-St PaulSaint Paul, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $100,000
  4. University of Northwestern - St PaulSaint Paul, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $67,500
  5. Bethlehem College & SeminaryMinneapolis, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $65,000
  6. Bethel UniversitySaint Paul, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $62,500
  7. Minnesota Teen ChallengeMinneapolis, MN

    Donation

    $50,000
  8. Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA

    Tuition reduction

    $22,500
  9. North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND

    Tuition reduction

    $21,967
  10. North Heights Christian AcademyRoseville, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $17,722
  11. 4KIDS of South FloridaFt Lauderdale, FL

    Donation

    $15,000
  12. Bob Jones UniversityGreenville, SC

    Tuition reduction

    $15,000
  13. Emmaus Lutheran ChurchSaint Paul, MN

    Donation

    $15,000
  14. Faith Baptist Bible CollegeAnkeny, IA

    Tuition reduction

    $15,000
  15. University of Missouri - ColumbiaColumbia, MO

    Tuition reduction

    $15,000
  16. University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI

    Tuition reduction

    $15,000
  17. Minnesota State University MankatoMankato, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $13,742
  18. Free Lutheran Bible CollegePlymouth, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $12,500
  19. University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $12,500
  20. University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND

    Tuition reduction

    $12,500
  21. Touch IncEvansville, IN

    Donation

    $12,000
  22. Cedarville UniversityCedarville, OH

    Tuition reduction

    $10,000
  23. Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ

    Tuition reduction

    $10,000
  24. Maranatha Baptist Bible CollegeWatertown, WI

    Tuition reduction

    $10,000
  25. Normandale Community CollegeBloomington, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $10,000
  26. Pensacola Christian CollegePensacola, FL

    Tuition reduction

    $10,000
  27. University of MaryBismarck, ND

    Tuition reduction

    $10,000
  28. University of Ne - LincolnLincoln, NE

    Tuition reduction

    $10,000
  29. University of North FloridaJacksonville, FL

    Tuition reduction

    $10,000
  30. University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    Tuition reduction

    $10,000
  31. University of St ThomasSt Paul, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $10,000
  32. Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL

    Tuition reduction

    $10,000
  33. Florida Agricultural & Mechanical UniversityTallahasse, FL

    Tuition reduction

    $10,000
  34. South Dakota School of Mines & TechnologyRapid City, SD

    Tuition reduction

    $10,000
  35. Montana State University-BozemanBozeman, MT

    Tuition reduction

    $7,500
  36. Collin Community CollegeMcKinney, TX

    Tuition reduction

    $7,500
  37. Asbury University - Wilmore KyWilmore, KY

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  38. Bismarck State CollegeBismarck, ND

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  39. Concordia AcademyRoseville, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  40. Crown CollegeSt Bonifacius, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  41. CruOrlando, FL

    Donation

    $5,000
  42. Depauw UniversityGreencastle, IN

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  43. Dordt UniversitySioux Center, IA

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  44. Evangel UniversitySpringfield, MO

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  45. Fort Lewis CollegeDurango, CO

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  46. Free Lutheran SeminaryPlymouth, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  47. Hunter College - CUNYNew York, NY

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  48. Lakeshore Techical CollegeCleveland, WI

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  49. Love IncChaska, MN

    Donation

    $5,000
  50. Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  51. Pittsburgh State University-KansasPittsburg, KS

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  52. Rollins CollegeWinter Park, FL

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  53. South Central MN Youth for ChristAlbert Lea, MN

    Donation

    $5,000
  54. South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  55. St Catherine UniversitySaint Paul, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  56. University of IowaIowa City, IA

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  57. University of Minnesota - DuluthDuluth, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  58. University of Minnesota - MorrisMorris, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  59. University of MN - RochesterRochester, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  60. University of MN - Veterinary Med CenterSt Paul, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  61. University of Nebraska - Medical CenterOmaha, NE

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  62. University of South CarolinaColumbia, SC

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  63. University of Wisconsin - Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  64. University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse, WI

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  65. Walk Right in MinistryMinneapolis, MN

    Donation

    $5,000
  66. Wartburg CollegeWaverly, IA

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  67. Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  68. Alexander Fire DepartmentAlexander, ND

    Donation

    $5,000
  69. Beach Fire DepartmentBeach, ND

    Donation

    $5,000
  70. Billings County Fire DepartmentMedora, ND

    Donation

    $5,000
  71. Golva Rural Fire DepartmentGolva, ND

    Donation

    $5,000
  72. Grassy Butte Rural Fire DistrictGrassy Butte, ND

    Donation

    $5,000
  73. Sentinel Butte Fire DepartmentSentinal Butte, ND

    Donation

    $5,000
  74. Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MI

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  75. Coastal Carolina UniversityConway, SC

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  76. Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  77. Columbia CollegeColumbia, MO

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  78. International Insitute of Aesthetic Arts & BeautyAllen, TX

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  79. Loras CollegeDubuque, IA

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  80. Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee, WI

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  81. Minot State UniversityMinot, ND

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  82. Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OK

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  83. Ridgewater CollegeHutchinson, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  84. Simpson CollegeIndianola, IA

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  85. Whitworth UniversitySpokane, WA

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  86. Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  87. University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    Tuition reduction

    $5,000
  88. Anoka Ramsey Community CollegeCoon Rapids, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $2,500
  89. Century CollegeWhite Bear Lake, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $2,500
  90. Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MN

    Donation

    $2,500
  91. Lee UniversityCleveland, TN

    Tuition reduction

    $2,500
  92. Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA

    Tuition reduction

    $2,500
  93. University of Missouri - Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Tuition reduction

    $2,500
  94. Avila UniversityKansas City, MO

    Tuition reduction

    $2,500
  95. College of the OzarksPoint Lookout, MO

    Tuition reduction

    $2,500
  96. Dakota County Technical CollegeRosemount, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $2,500
  97. Hennepin Technical CollegeEden Prairie, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $2,500
  98. Northwestern Health Sciences UniversityBloomington, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $2,500
  99. Southwest Minnesota State UniversityMarshall, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $2,500
  100. William Penn UniversityOskaloosa, IA

    Tuition reduction

    $2,500
  101. Heartcert CPREagan, MN

    Tuition reduction

    $1,815

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education32 grants $381,24261% of the total
  2. Mental health2 grants $200,00032% of the total
  3. Human services2 grants $27,0004% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $15,0002% of the total
  5. International aid1 grant $2,500<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota34 grants $820,779
  2. North Dakota12 grants $234,467
  3. Iowa8 grants $65,000
  4. Florida6 grants $55,000
  5. Wisconsin7 grants $50,000
  6. Missouri6 grants $32,500
  7. South Carolina3 grants $25,000
  8. Illinois2 grants $22,000
  9. Nebraska2 grants $15,000
  10. South Dakota2 grants $15,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Mark D HansonPRESIDENT, TREASURER DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Nancy HansonSECRETARY, DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kari M HansonV.P., DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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