Osilas Foundation
Osilas Foundation is a private foundation based in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. In 2025, it reported 34 grants totaling $1,757,315, with nearly all grant dollars going to organizations in Minnesota.
Osilas Foundation at a glance
In short: Osilas Foundation gave $1.8M across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in Minnesota. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,757,315
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,686
- +41.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $22,775,478
- -3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (99% 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 Osilas Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2545 Manitou Island, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Phone: (914) 337-4044
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Osilas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was White Bear Lake Area Historical Society ($585K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 196 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 1% to recipients in New York, and less than 1% to recipients in DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Osilas Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 34 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $1.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White Bear Lake Area Historical Society White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $585,000 |
| Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $360,000 |
| Lakeshore Players Theatre White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $271,000 |
| White Bear Center for the Arts White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating/Heart 4 Art | $210,000 |
| Liberty Classical Academy White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $60,000 |
| Midwest Ski Otters White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $25,000 |
| YMCA of the North Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Dodge Nature Center and Preschool West St Paul, MN | General Operating/Night for Nature | $25,000 |
| White Bear Area Food Shelf White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Children's Perfoming Arts White Bear Lake, MN | General Operating | $20,000 |
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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 | $22,775,478 | $1,006,203 | $1,894,420 | $1,757,315 | 34 | $1,760,333 | $873,366 | $1,900,465 |
| 2024 | $23,663,446 | $860,178 | $1,698,642 | $1,502,300 | 41 | $1,576,221 | $737,757 | $1,748,340 |
| 2023 | $24,508,350 | $760,351 | $1,589,142 | $1,473,300 | 44 | $1,479,928 | $651,137 | $1,553,289 |
| 2022 | $25,590,975 | $373,067 | $1,894,301 | $1,744,950 | 40 | $1,780,691 | $524,872 | $1,570,696 |
| 2021 | $26,867,848 | $938,567 | $1,560,443 | $1,418,000 | 37 | $1,447,484 | $825,608 | $1,768,467 |
| 2020 | $27,500,724 | $1,565,511 | $1,447,040 | $1,318,450 | 34 | — | $1,565,511 | $1,544,682 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Osilas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. White Bear Center for the Arts says it works to enrich lives through art, creativity, and connection. Liberty Classical Academy describes itself as an independent private school offering college-preparatory academics and Christian faith in the classical tradition. White Bear Area Food Shelf says its mission is to provide food and support to neighbors in need. Solid Ground says it works to prevent and end homelessness for families with children through housing, resources, and opportunity. Theatre grantees include Park Square Theatre, which says it aims to enrich the community through live theatre, and Stages Theatre Company, which says it is committed to the enrichment and education of children and youth.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $1,757,315. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $585,000, with a median grant of $9,000. The largest grants included $585,000 to White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, $360,000 to Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation, $271,000 to Lakeshore Players Theatre, and $210,000 to White Bear Center for the Arts. Other grants included $60,000 to Liberty Classical Academy, $25,000 each to Midwest Ski Otters and YMCA of the North, and $20,000 each to White Bear Area Food Shelf and Children's Perfoming Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Silas M Ford III as President and Director; Olivia C Ford as Vice-President and Director; Kimberly Ford-Werling and David C Ford as Secretary and Director; and Christopher Ford, Olivia J Genereaux, Nannette Bertschy, and Durand G Ford as Directors. Robert Werling and Margaret Ford are listed as non-voting Directors.
Osilas Foundation is led by Silas M Ford III, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Silas M Ford III
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Ford
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David C Ford
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Durand G Ford
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francois Bertschy
Director & Non-Voting
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Ford-Werling
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Ford
Director & Non-Voting
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nannette Bertschy
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olivia C Ford
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olivia J Genereaux
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Werling
Director & Non-Voting
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Osilas Foundation
How much does Osilas Foundation give each year?
Osilas Foundation gave $1.8M across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 41 grants.
What is Osilas Foundation's typical grant size?
Osilas Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,000, and its average grant was $51,686, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Osilas Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Osilas Foundation give grants?
Osilas Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (10 grants), Minneapolis, MN (3 grants) and Bronxville, NY (2 grants).
Does Osilas Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Osilas Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Osilas Foundation's largest grantees?
Osilas Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include White Bear Lake Area Historical Society ($585,000), Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation ($360,000) and Lakeshore Players Theatre ($271,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Osilas Foundation?
Osilas Foundation reported $22.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (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 Osilas Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. White Bear Center for the Arts says it works to enrich lives through art, creativity, and connection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Osilas Foundation?
The foundation 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 Osilas Foundation's EIN?
Osilas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1955001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Osilas Foundation 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
(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 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Osilas Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/osilas-foundation-morg_d9009b03c2ca4287b07a7aacba7e2654
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