How to apply
Application forms are available upon written request. Contact: Envoi LLC, 600 Highway 169 South Ste 1950, Minneapolis, Mn, 9523586260 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Scholarships are available for post-secondary education or primary and secondary education. Applicants must meet certain qualifications such as demonstrate academic ability, financial need, and attend a reputable educational institution.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compassion Child CareSioux Falls, SD | General fund | $85K |
| Pequot Lakes Babtist ChurchMinneapolis, MN | General fund | $66K |
| Turning PointMinneapolis, MN | General fund | $32K |
| St Francis Xavier SchoolBuffalo, MN | General fund | $29K |
| Holy Name of Jesus ChurchWayzata, MN | General fund | $20K |
| Gospel Baptist ChurchMinneapolis, MN | General fund | $12K |
| 2nd Chance Youth RanchRamsey, MN | General fund | $10K |
| Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL | General fund | $10K |
| St ChristopherNisswa, MN | General fund | $10K |
| Viterbo UniversityLA Crosse, WI | General fund | $10K |
| For the Love of 4 PawsMedina, MN | General fund | $6,000 |
| Lakes Area Food ShelfPequot Lakes, MN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mayo ClinicRochester, MN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Salem Lutheran ChurchLoretto, MN | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectTopeka, KS | General fund | $5,000 |
| Animal Humane SocietyGolden Valley, MN | General fund | $4,000 |
| PrebornMinneapolis, MN | General fund | $500 |
By state: Minnesota 13 · South Dakota 1 · Illinois 1 · Wisconsin 1 · Tennessee 1 · New York 1
About this foundation
Surefire Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Myers, Florida, administered in care of Keith Stotts, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Surefire Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application forms are available upon written request. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Surefire Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $323K across 19 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Surefire Trust give?
Minnesota (13 grants), South Dakota (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Edward and Gale McBride Foundation Incsince 1990 | Fort Myers, FL | $1.5M45 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $19M |
| Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation Incsince 1998 | Fort Myers, FL | $831K94 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $15M |
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