The Olseth Foundation Dba the Olseth Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinnetonka, Minnesota · EIN 41-1875950 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$927K
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$30.6M
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
41% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund Inc (Wwf) | Washington, DC | Operating ($100,000) | $100,000 |
| Recharge America Inc | Fairfax, CA | America, minnesota, mankato | $90,000 |
| St Olaf College | Northfield, MN | Scholarship fund | $60,000 |
| The Advocates for Human Rights | Minneapolis, MN | Un training costs ($3,000), operations ($37,500), act now campaign ($12,500) | $53,000 |
| Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc | Mankato, MN | 4Th grade book project ($24,000), kindness booth project ($2,500), general operation ($20,000) | $46,500 |
| Oregon Natural Resources Council Fund (Oregon Wild) | Portland, OR | Operating | $35,000 |
| Path Home (Formerly Phfs) | Portland, OR | General operating ($10,000); prevention program ($20,000) | $30,000 |
| The Library Foundation Inc | Portland, OR | Summer reading and early learning playspaces | $30,000 |
| Mankato Area Foundation | Mankato, MN | Community impact fund($20,000); recharge mankato fund ($8,000) | $28,000 |
| Jungle Theater | Minneapolis, MN | Operating | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Hennepin County Library | Minneapolis, MN | Let's read and homework help programs ($22,000) | $22,000 |
| Meals on Wheels People Inc | Portland, OR | Operating | $20,000 |
| Minneapolis American Indian Center | Minneapolis, MN | Operating | $20,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Inc | Portland, OR | Operating | $20,000 |
| Oregon Wildlife Foundation | Portland, OR | Wanaket wildlife crossing project | $20,000 |
| People Serving People Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Operating | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood North Central States | St Paul, MN | Metro teen council | $20,000 |
| Minnesota Engagement on Shelter & Housing | Minneapolis, MN | Director's council/white earth project | $15,000 |
| Pear | Portland, OR | Operating | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette | Portland, OR | Operating | $15,000 |
| Steger Center for Innovation & Leadership | St Paul, MN | Operating | $15,000 |
| University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Nelson institute, academic program office and carnivore coexistence lab | $15,000 |
| Committee Against Domestic Abuse Inc (Cada) | Mankato, MN | Operating | $10,000 |
| Community Warehouse | Portland, OR | Operating | $10,000 |
| Feeding Our Communities Partners | Mankato, MN | Backpack food program | $10,000 |
| Fort Lewis College Foundation | Durango, CO | Operating | $10,000 |
| Fresh Energy | St Paul, MN | Operating | $10,000 |
| Mankato Youth Place Inc (My Place) | Mankato, MN | Operating | $10,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Portland, OR | Operating - science and environment | $10,000 |
| Playwrights' Center | Minneapolis, MN | Campaign for all narratives | $10,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Raptor center fund | $10,000 |
| Minnesota State University Mankato Foundation Incorporated | Mankato, MN | Student scholarships ($1,000); automotive technology ($5,000); theatre ($2,500) | $8,500 |
| Greater Mankato Growth | Mankato, MN | CEO mentor program ($5,000)/growth pledge ($3,000) | $8,000 |
| Giving Voice Initiative | Bloomington, MN | Operating | $7,500 |
| Multnomah Arts Center Association | Portland, OR | Arts in the parks | $7,500 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Arlington, VA | Operating | $7,500 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | Operating | $7,500 |
| The History Theatre Inc | St Paul, MN | Operating | $7,500 |
| Central Lakes College Foundation | Brainerd, MN | Verse like water fund | $5,000 |
| Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota | Mankato, MN | Operating | $5,000 |
| Clean River Partners | Northfield, MN | Operating | $5,000 |
| Emergency Community Help Organization (Echo) | Mankato, MN | Operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of Saturday Academy | Portland, OR | Days off program support | $5,000 |
| Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center (Ks Wild) | Ashland, OR | Operating | $5,000 |
| Living Earth Center | Mankato, MN | Operating | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood House Inc | Portland, OR | Operating | $5,000 |
| Riverland Community College Foundation | Austin, MN | Scholarships ($1,000); theater ($2,500) | $3,500 |
| Women's Advocates | St Paul, MN | Break the cycle ($2,500), operating ($750) | $3,250 |
| American Civil Liberties Foundation of Oregon Inc | Portland, OR | Operating | $3,000 |
| Off the Blue Couch | Minneapolis, MN | Operating | $2,500 |
| Free Geek | Portland, OR | Operating | $2,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($13,988). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $926,738 | 57 |
| 2024 | $896,500 | 45 |
| 2023 | $907,277 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349101902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1875950
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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