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The Olseth Foundation: 51 grants to organizations, $912,750 (tax year ended December 2025)
The Olseth Foundation, a private foundation in Minnetonka, MN, paid 51 grants to organizations totaling $912,750 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 14, 2026. The largest was $100,000 to World Wildlife Fund Inc (WWF) in Washington, DC for operating ($100,000).
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- EIN
- 411875950
- Based in
- Minnetonka, MN
- Assets
- $30,570,166
- Grants paid
- $926,738
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 14, 2026, IRS object ID 202621349349101902. It reported $926,738 in grants paid; 51 grants to organizations are listed, and 6 grants to individuals are left out.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund Inc (WWF) | Washington, DC | Operating ($100,000) | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Recharge America Inc | Fairfax, CA | America, minnesota, mankato | $90,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Olaf College | Northfield, MN | Scholarship fund | Education | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Advocates for Human Rights | Minneapolis, MN | Un training costs ($3,000), operations ($37,500), act now campaign ($12,500) | International, foreign affairs and national security | $53,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc | Mankato, MN | 4th grade book project ($24,000), kindness booth project ($2,500), general operation ($20,000) | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $46,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Oregon Natural Resources Council Fund (oregon Wild) | Portland, OR | Operating | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Path Home (formerly PHFS) | Portland, OR | General operating ($10,000); prevention program ($20,000) | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Library Foundation Inc | Portland, OR | Summer reading and early learning playspaces | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mankato Area Foundation | Mankato, MN | Community impact fund($20,000); recharge mankato fund ($8,000) | $28,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jungle Theater | Minneapolis, MN | Operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of the Hennepin County Library | Minneapolis, MN | Let's read and homework help programs ($22,000) | $22,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Meals On Wheels People Inc | Portland, OR | Operating | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Minneapolis American Indian Center | Minneapolis, MN | Operating | Human services | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Oregon Food Bank Inc | Portland, OR | Operating | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Oregon Wildlife Foundation | Portland, OR | Wanaket wildlife crossing project | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| People Serving People Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Operating | Housing and shelter | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Planned Parenthood North Central States | St Paul, MN | Metro teen council | Health care | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Minnesota Engagement On Shelter & Housing | Minneapolis, MN | Director's council/white earth project | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pear | Portland, OR | Operating | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette | Portland, OR | Operating | Health care | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Steger Center for Innovation & Leadership | St Paul, MN | Operating | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Nelson institute, academic program office and carnivore coexistence lab | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Committee Against Domestic Abuse Inc (cada) | Mankato, MN | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Warehouse | Portland, OR | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Feeding Our Communities Partners | Mankato, MN | Backpack food program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fort Lewis College Foundation | Durango, CO | Operating | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fresh Energy | St Paul, MN | Operating | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mankato Youth Place Inc (my Place) | Mankato, MN | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Portland, OR | Operating - science and environment | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Playwrights' Center | Minneapolis, MN | Campaign for all narratives | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Raptor center fund | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Minnesota State University Mankato Foundation Incorporated | Mankato, MN | Student scholarships ($1,000); automotive technology ($5,000); theatre ($2,500) | Education | $8,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Greater Mankato Growth | Mankato, MN | Ceo mentor program ($5,000)/growth pledge ($3,000) | Community improvement and capacity building | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Giving Voice Initiative | Bloomington, MN | Operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Multnomah Arts Center Association | Portland, OR | Arts in the parks | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | Arlington, VA | Operating | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | Operating | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The History Theatre Inc | St Paul, MN | Operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Central Lakes College Foundation | Brainerd, MN | Verse like water fund | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota | Mankato, MN | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Clean River Partners | Northfield, MN | Operating | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Emergency Community Help Organization (echo) | Mankato, MN | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Saturday Academy | Portland, OR | Days off program support | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center (KS Wild) | Ashland, OR | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Living Earth Center | Mankato, MN | Operating | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Neighborhood House Inc | Portland, OR | Operating | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Riverland Community College Foundation | Austin, MN | Scholarships ($1,000); theater ($2,500) | Recreation and sports | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Women's Advocates | St Paul, MN | Break the cycle ($2,500), operating ($750) | $3,250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Civil Liberties Foundation of Oregon Inc | Portland, OR | Operating | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Off the Blue Couch | Minneapolis, MN | Operating | Human services | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Free Geek | Portland, OR | Operating | Environment | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed May 7, 2025, IRS object ID 202501279349100215. It reported $896,500 in grants paid; 45 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund Inc (WWF) | Washington, DC | Operating ($100,000); northern great plains conservation ($10,000) | $110,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Recharge America Inc | Fairfax, CA | America/ minnesota/ mankato | $90,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Olaf College | Northfield, MN | Scholarship fund | Education | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc | Mankato, MN | Operating ($20,000), books for kids program ($20,500), kindness book project ($2,500) | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $43,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Path Home (formerly PHFS) | Portland, OR | General operating ($10,000); prevention program ($20,000); nonprofit collaboration program ($7,500) | $37,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Advocates for Human Rights | Minneapolis, MN | Women's rights program ($25,000); act now! campaign ($12,500) | International, foreign affairs and national security | $37,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Oregon Natural Resources Council Fund (oregon Wild) | Portland, OR | Operating | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Library Foundation Inc Serving the People of Multnomah County | Portland, OR | Operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| People Serving People Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Operating; nonprofit collaboration program | Housing and shelter | $27,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jungle Theater | Minneapolis, MN | Operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Oregon Wildlife Foundation | Portland, OR | Wildlife feasibility study | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of the Hennepin County Library | Minneapolis, MN | Operating | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mankato Area Foundation | Mankato, MN | Operating ($15,000); recharge fund ($5,000) | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Meals On Wheels People Inc | Portland, OR | Operating | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Minnesota Engagement On Shelter & Housing | Minneapolis, MN | Director's council/white earth project | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Oregon Food Bank Inc | Portland, OR | Operating | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette | Portland, OR | Operating | Health care | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Planned Parenthood North Central States | St Paul, MN | Metro teen council | Health care | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Committee Against Domestic Abuse Inc (cada) | Mankato, MN | Operating | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Minneapolis American Indian Center | Minneapolis, MN | Operating | Human services | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy | St Paul, MN | Educate about climate change and the benefits of moving away from fossil fuels | Environment | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pear | Portland, OR | Operating | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Playwright's Center | Minneapolis, MN | Operating | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI | Nelson institute, academic program office and carnivore coexistence lab | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota | Mankato, MN | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Feeding Our Communities Partners | Mankato, MN | Backpack food program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Saturday Academy | Portland, OR | School residency classes | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Multnomah Arts Center Association | Portland, OR | Art pods | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Portland, OR | Operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Steger Center for Innovation & Leadership | St Paul, MN | Operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The History Theatre Inc | St Paul, MN | Operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Raptor center fund ($5,000); center for forest ecology ($5,000) | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Minnesota State University Mankato Foundation Incorporated | Mankato, MN | Student scholarships ($1,000); automotive technology ($5,000); theatre ($2,000) | Education | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Civil Liberties Foundation of Oregon Inc | Portland, OR | Operating | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Central Lakes College Foundation | Brainerd, MN | Poetry event called verse like water | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Emergency Community Help Organization Echo | Mankato, MN | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fort Lewis College Foundation | Durango, CO | Operating | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Free Geek | Portland, OR | Operating | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fresh Energy | St Paul, MN | Operating | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Giving Voice Initiative | Bloomington, MN | Operating | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center (KS Wild) | Ashland, OR | Operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Living Earth Center | Mankato, MN | Operating | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Neighborhood House Inc | Portland, OR | Operating | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Off the Blue Couch | Minneapolis, MN | Operating | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Riverland Community College Foundation | Austin, MN | Scholarships ($1,000); theater ($2,000) | Recreation and sports | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Education | $171,500 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | $90,500 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $89,500 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $80,000 |
| Health care | $75,000 |
| Human services | $67,500 |
| Environment | $52,000 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $47,500 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | $881,750 |
| Oregon | $485,000 |
| District of Columbia | $210,000 |
| California | $180,000 |
| Wisconsin | $30,000 |
| Colorado | $15,000 |
| Virginia | $7,500 |
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Updated May 14, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.