Kitselman Fdn Harry Janet-main 769905
The Harry L and Janet M Kitselman Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Established in 2001, the foundation operates as a tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic giving within Minnesota.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.0M
Grant Count
22
Avg Grant Size
$91K
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas for its funding but has demonstrated support for various causes and communities within Minnesota.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$30,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation restricts its grantmaking to Minnesota, with documented support for various Minnesota cities including Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and other communities throughout the state.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving:
- Total assets (2024): $152,105
- Total annual giving (2024): $2,000,000
- Annual revenue (2024): $76,600
- Annual expenses (2024): $2,020,000
- Total liabilities: $0
Historical Assets:
- 2023: $2,084,837
- 2022: $1,700,000
Giving Rate: The foundation's giving rate exceeds 100% of its current assets, indicating it distributes more annually than its asset base.
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by:
- Bremer Bank N.A. - Trustee (receives $17,925 in annual compensation for trustee services)
- Austin D. Ditzler - Co-trustee (no compensation)
- Elizabeth P. Caye - Co-trustee (no compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BREMER BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $10,219 |
| AUSTIN D DITZLER | COTRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH P CAYE | COTRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in supporting various community initiatives across Minnesota, including grants to organizations focused on mentoring programs, music programs, trail development, and youth services. The foundation has awarded grants to organizations including MOMs, Boys & Girls Clubs, and YWCA.
Kitselman grants awarded to MOMs, Boys & Girls Clubs, YWCASubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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