The Huelsmann Foundation
Invitation OnlyBloomington, Minnesota · EIN 41-1893927 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$577K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $31,323 and $50,000.
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
75% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Flower Catholic Schoolgrant #1 | Reno, NV | Little flower school's (lfs) huelsmann foundation grant donation will assist in upgrading and modernizing the music classroom. with this… | $275,000 |
| Seeley Trails Foundation | Hayward, WI | The seeley trails foundation seeks $70,930 to construct phase 1 of the seeley forest trail. the funding will create a unique easy,… | $70,930 |
| American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Grant #1 | Hayward, WI | $50,000/Year for 5 years: for mount telemark village project support | $50,000 |
| Central Cross Country Skiing | Madison, WI | Grant focuses on construction of the trailhead building, which will serve as a recreational and social community center and include a… | $50,000 |
| Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association | Hayward, WI | Project support for the makwa and dirt candy rehab. the makwa rehab initiative will involve 1.5 miles of machine work on rocky sections… | $50,000 |
| Stillwater Library Foundation | Stillwater, MN | $15,000 to sponsor "light a spark" fundraiser and $20,000 to revitalize its underutilized terrace. this project aims to create a more… | $35,000 |
| Bishop Manogue Catholic High School | Reno, NV | Bishop manogue catholic high school is seeking support to enclose an area in the recently enhanced huelsmann student commons, made possible… | $31,323 |
| Community Thread | Stillwater, MN | In 2024. thrive expanded its transportation service area to include residents of washington county living north of highway 96. because of… | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $577,253 | 8 |
| 2024 | $500,903 | 10 |
| 2023 | $391,906 | 9 |
| 2021 | $249,900 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349100735
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1893927
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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