The Musser Fund
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 41-6334475 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$905K
Organizations funded90
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$23.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $12,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | U S BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 NICOLLET MALL, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 |
| Phone | 6514668710 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM WITH COPY OF EXEMPTION ATTACHED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Community Land Trust | Haleiwa, HI | General operating | $35,000 |
| Texas Conservation Alliance | Dallas, TX | General operating | $34,800 |
| Friends of the Mississippi River | Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $30,000 |
| Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike | Hana, HI | General operating | $25,000 |
| Friends of Finland | Finland, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Yampa Valley Stream Improvement Charitab | Steamboat Springs, CO | General operating | $25,000 |
| Iraqi and American Reconciliation Projec | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Move for America | St Paul, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| New Hope for Immigrants | East Grand Forks, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Red Wing Art Association | Red Wing, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Roshni | Englewood, CO | General operating | $25,000 |
| Project Fine | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Feeding Our Communities Partners | North Mankato, MN | General operating | $24,300 |
| Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado | Denver, CO | General operating | $22,000 |
| Pine Hill Community Center Ltd | Pine Hill, NY | General operating | $20,000 |
| Smart North | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $20,000 |
| Texas Folklife Resources Inc | Austin, TX | General operating | $20,000 |
| Fresh Foundation | Norwood, CO | General operating | $18,000 |
| Mala'ai Garden | Kamuela, HI | General operating | $16,000 |
| Urban Roots | Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Piney Woods Fine Arts Association | Crockett, TX | General operating | $12,000 |
| Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra Soc | Kamuela, HI | General operating | $12,000 |
| Hawaii Children's Theatre | Lihue, HI | General operating | $12,000 |
| Alamosa Live Music Association | Alamosa, CA | General operating | $12,000 |
| Catskill Mountain Shakespeare | West Kill, NY | General operating | $12,000 |
| Lanai Academy of Performing Arts | Lanai City, HI | General operating | $12,000 |
| Hokulani Children's Theatre of Molokai | Hoolehua, HI | General operating | $12,000 |
| Lander Pipe Band | Lander, WY | General operating | $12,000 |
| Brenham Children's Chorus | Brenham, TX | General operating | $12,000 |
| Cherry Valley Artworks | Cherry Valley, NY | General operating | $12,000 |
| Platte Valley Arts Council Inc | Saratoga, WY | General operating | $12,000 |
| Plaza Diane Community Center for the Art | Powell, WY | General operating | $12,000 |
| Silverton Creative District | Silverton, CO | General operating | $12,000 |
| The Waimea Arts Council | Kamuela, HI | General operating | $12,000 |
| Prattsville Art Project Inc | Prattsville, NY | General operating | $12,000 |
| Heartland Symphony Orchestra | Little Falls, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Friends of Linden Hill | Little Falls, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Oasis Central Minnesota | Lttle Falls, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Morrison County Historical Society | Little Falls, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Kinship of Morrison County | Little Falls, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Great River Arts | Little Falls, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Helping Hand 365 | Little Falls, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hands of Hope Resource Center | Little Falls, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Ace Scholarships | Denver, CO | General operating | $10,000 |
| St Francis Music Center Franciscan | Little Falls, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Pinhead Institute Inc | Telluride, CO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Co | Denver, CO | General operating | $8,000 |
| 826Nyc | Brooklyn, NY | General operating | $6,750 |
| Parity Productions | New York, NY | General operating | $6,500 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $6,000 |
| Eastern Shoshone Tribe | Ft Washakie, WY | General operating | $6,000 |
| Nakalaiwaa | Kamuela, HI | General operating | $5,500 |
| Colorado West Land Trust | Grand Junction, CO | General operating | $5,000 |
| Lanai Changes | Lanai City, HI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Sam Houston Area | Houston, TX | General operating | $5,000 |
| Houston Symphony | Houston, TX | General operating | $5,000 |
| Lander Community Foundation | Lander, WY | General operating | $4,200 |
| Central Wyoming College Fdn | Riverton, WY | General operating | $4,000 |
| Colorado Snowsports Museum | Vail, CO | General operating | $4,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Cheyenne | Cheyenne, WY | General operating | $4,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 90 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $905,050 | 90 |
| 2023 | $972,852 | 79 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532909349100618
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6334475
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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