John M Olin Test Trust
John M Olin Test Trust is a private foundation focused on Sports and recreation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $401K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $52K. Net investment income was $31K.
John M Olin Test Trust at a glance
In short: John M Olin Test Trust gave $52K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,256
- +134.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,256
- +134.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $52,256
- Total assets
- $400,925
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John M Olin Test Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Madison Parks Division ($52K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John M Olin Test Trust gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2024) to $52K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Madison Parks Division Madison, WI | General Operating | $52,256 |
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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 | $400,925 | $38,193 | $61,605 | $52,256 | 1 | $53,769 | $31,074 | $43,060 |
| 2024 | $407,088 | $41,318 | $30,716 | $22,256 | 1 | $23,759 | $34,434 | $25,164 |
| 2023 | $396,554 | $-2,937 | $31,389 | $23,413 | 1 | $25,013 | $7,636 | $23,856 |
| 2022 | $430,882 | $14,673 | $36,015 | $27,198 | 1 | $28,818 | $8,102 | $25,033 |
| 2021 | $452,223 | $33,504 | $34,261 | $25,016 | 1 | $26,741 | $26,043 | $28,923 |
| 2020 | $452,979 | $13,985 | $33,707 | $25,194 | 1 | — | $7,189 | $26,664 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John M Olin Test Trust reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John M Olin Test Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $8K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John M Olin Test Trust
How much does John M Olin Test Trust give each year?
John M Olin Test Trust gave $52K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 1 grant.
How large is John M Olin Test Trust?
John M Olin Test Trust reported $401K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John M Olin Test Trust?
John M Olin Test Trust is a private foundation focused on Sports and recreation, based in Eagan, MN. It holds $401K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does John M Olin Test Trust operate?
John M Olin Test Trust has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is John M Olin Test Trust's EIN?
John M Olin Test Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6038673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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 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 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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