Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson
Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson is a private foundation based in Eustis, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports $363,500 in grants to 17 organizations; the foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson at a glance
In short: Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson gave $364K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Florida. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $363,500
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,382
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,500
- Total assets
- $7,073,942
- -0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1925, Eustis, FL 32727
Phone: (352) 483-5880
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alzheimer Dementia Resource Center ($33K). Together the top 10 received $283K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 19% to New York, 6% to Washington, DC, and 3% to Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $228K (2023) to $398K (2020). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $364K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer Dementia Resource Center Altamonte Springs, FL | Designated Beneficiary | $32,500 |
| Adventhealth Waterman Foundation Tavares, FL | Designated Beneficiary | $32,500 |
| Florida Wildlife Federation Tallahassee, FL | Designated Beneficiary | $32,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter The Villages, FL | Designated Beneficiary | $32,500 |
| Humane Society of Lake County Eustis, FL | Designated Beneficiary | $32,500 |
| Lake Sumter State College Fdtn Inc Leesburg, FL | Designated Beneficiary | $32,500 |
| Parkinsons Disease Foundation Miami, FL | Designated Beneficiary | $32,500 |
| The Salvation Army Leesburg, FL | Designated Beneficiary | $32,500 |
| Diabetes Research Wellness Fdtn Washington, DC | Designated Beneficiary | $11,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Knab, UT | Designated Beneficiary | $11,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,073,942 | $437,507 | $479,092 | $363,500 | 17 | $450,194 | $406,765 | $464,480 |
| 2024 | $7,115,527 | $478,040 | $436,833 | $330,000 | 17 | $408,050 | $210,379 | $447,850 |
| 2023 | $7,076,043 | $305,783 | $328,210 | $227,500 | 17 | $290,526 | $270,899 | $411,088 |
| 2022 | $7,113,336 | $185,361 | $381,239 | $292,500 | 17 | $359,054 | $183,460 | $301,746 |
| 2021 | $7,344,538 | $367,659 | $511,254 | $361,000 | 17 | $511,154 | $217,505 | $464,685 |
| 2020 | $7,394,047 | $179,101 | $552,251 | $397,500 | 17 | — | $131,668 | $421,127 |
| 2019 | $7,733,722 | $309,965 | $471,514 | $320,000 | 16 | — | $189,265 | $422,864 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson reported a distributable amount of $464K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as animal welfare, wildlife conservation, housing, health, and guide-dog services. For example, the Humane Society of Lake County describes its mission as advancing humane treatment and preventing cruelty to animals; the Florida Wildlife Federation says it works to safeguard Florida’s water, wildlife, and wild spaces; and Guiding Eyes for the Blind says it provides guide dogs to people with vision loss.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $363,500 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $11,500 to $32,500, with a median of $11,500.
Among the 2025 grants, the foundation awarded $32,500 each to the Alzheimer Dementia Resource Center, AdventHealth Waterman Foundation, Florida Wildlife Federation, Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter, Humane Society of Lake County, Lake Sumter State College Foundation, Parkinsons Disease Foundation, and The Salvation Army. It awarded $11,500 each to the Diabetes Research Wellness Foundation, Best Friends Animal Society, American Society for the Prevention, and Doctors Without Borders USA.
Other 2025 recipients included the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and Guiding Eyes for the Blind, which each received $11,500. The Guide Dog Foundation says it provides guide and service dogs free of charge to people with disabilities; Best Friends Animal Society describes its work as saving dogs and cats in shelters and pursuing a no-kill country.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists United Southern Bank Trust Dep and H John Feldman as co-trustees.
Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H. John Feldman
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$34K (2019) → $38K (2025)
United Southern Bank Trust DEP
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$69K (2022) → $75K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephen G. Sewell (2019–2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $75K, to United Southern Bank Trust DEP (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson
How much does Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson give each year?
Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson gave $364K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $330K across 17 grants.
What is Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson's typical grant size?
Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson's median grant in 2025 was $11,500, and its average grant was $21,382, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson give grants?
Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson gives mostly in Florida: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (19%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Leesburg, FL (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Designated Beneficiary" (17 grants).
Who are Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson's largest grantees?
Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson's largest 2025 grantees include Alzheimer Dementia Resource Center ($32,500), Adventhealth Waterman Foundation ($32,500) and Florida Wildlife Federation ($32,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson?
Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $450K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $464K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as animal welfare, wildlife conservation, housing, health, and guide-dog services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson's EIN?
Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6709847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Arthur J and Esther a Ohlsson funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/arthur-j-and-esther-a-ohlsson-morg_45449af1a1be4976bee152bbaa5bdfaf
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