Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation
Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Duluth, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250. Net investment income was $216K.
Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation at a glance
In short: Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation gave $250 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $250). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $250
- +114.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $1,799,775
- +26.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Minnesota Council of Nonprofits ($250).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2020) to $425 (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $250.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Council of Nonprofits | General Use of Charity | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,799,775 | $553,705 | $178,394 | $250 | 1 | $156,398 | $216,008 |
| 2023 | $1,424,394 | $476,871 | $186,725 | $350 | 3 | $172,942 | $344,963 |
| 2022 | $1,134,264 | $284,038 | $142,240 | $425 | 3 | $132,498 | $118,909 |
| 2021 | $994,969 | $198,860 | $122,192 | $350 | 3 | $111,912 | $88,524 |
| 2020 | $918,301 | $157,005 | $113,143 | $100 | 1 | — | $87,254 |
| 2019 | $874,444 | $137,646 | $121,489 | $400 | 4 | — | $35,612 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation is led by George Glazier, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Glazier
President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Rolloff
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nance Kunkel
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keir Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Rebecca Otto (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Michael Reid (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Beth E. Waterhouse (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Mary Swalla Holmes (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Norbie (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Peggy Anne Smith (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation
How much does Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation give each year?
Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation gave $250 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $350 across 3 grants.
How large is Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation?
Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $554K.
What is Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation?
Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Duluth, MN. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation operate?
Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Minnesota, Montana.
What is Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation's EIN?
Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6042619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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