Osilas Foundation
Invitation OnlyWhite Bear Lake, Minnesota · EIN 41-1955001 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$40.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
8% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear Lake Area Historical Society | White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $585,000 |
| Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation | White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $360,000 |
| Lakeshore Players Theatre | White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $271,000 |
| White Bear Center for the Arts | White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating/Heart 4 Art | $210,000 |
| Liberty Classical Academy | White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $60,000 |
| Midwest Ski Otters | White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $25,000 |
| YMCA of the North | Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Dodge Nature Center and Preschool | West St Paul, MN | General Operating/Night for Nature | $25,000 |
| White Bear Area Food Shelf | White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Children's Perfoming Arts | White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $20,000 |
| St Catherine University | St Paul, MN | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | Bronxville, NY | General Operating | $15,000 |
| White Bear Lake Wooden Boat Show | White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $15,000 |
| St Paul Gardens Club | St Paul, MN | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Park Square Theatre | St Paul, MN | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Solid Ground | White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating/Every Family Needs a Home | $10,000 |
| Stages Theatre Company | Hopkins, MN | Season of Celebration | $10,000 |
| White Bear Lake Rotary Foundation | White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $8,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | St Paul, MN | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Como Friends | St Paul, MN | General Operating | $6,400 |
| City of White Bear Lake - Manitou Days | White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Ordway Center for Performing Arts | St Paul, MN | 2025 Garden Gala | $5,000 |
| White Bear Lake Fireworks Fund | White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $5,000 |
| St Paul Academy and Summit School | St Paul, MN | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Mississippi | St Paul, MN | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Guthrie Theater | Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Hope Academy | Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $5,000 |
| White Bear Sailing School | Dellwood, MN | New docks and instruction boats | $5,000 |
| City of White Bear Lake - Manitou Parade | White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $2,415 |
| Nscda | Washington, DC | Dumbarton House Fund for the Future | $2,000 |
| Animal Humane Society | Golden Valley, MN | 2025 Walk for Animals | $1,000 |
| Books for Africa | St Paul, MN | General Operating | $1,000 |
| EastChester Historical Society | Bronxville, NY | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Courage Coalition | St Paul, MN | General Operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,757,315 | 34 |
| 2024 | $1,502,300 | 41 |
| 2023 | $1,473,300 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349102905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1955001
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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