Esther N Nielsen Foundation
Invitation OnlyEagan, Minnesota · EIN 32-6537290 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$82K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$16,499
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $16,499 and $16,499.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association | St Petersburg, FL | General operating | $16,499 |
| Churches United for the Homeless | Moorhead, MN | General operating | $16,499 |
| Homeward Animal Shelter Inc | Fargo, ND | General operating | $16,499 |
| Sanford Health Foundation North | Fargo, ND | General operating | $16,499 |
| The Salvation Army | Hoffman Estates, IL | General operating | $16,499 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82,495 | 5 |
| 2024 | $75,955 | 5 |
| 2023 | $81,015 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631259349102003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 32-6537290
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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