Ostlin Education Foundation Trust

Private foundation · Grantmaker Eagan, MN EIN: 42-1244546

Ostlin Education Foundation Trust is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $636K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $33K.

Ostlin Education Foundation Trust at a glance

In short: Ostlin Education Foundation Trust gave $31K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$30,585
+1.9% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
5
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$6,117
+1.9% vs 2025
Median grant
$6,117
Total assets
$635,722
-0.5% vs 2025
Primary geography
Iowa (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who Ostlin Education Foundation Trust funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2026

University of Iowa: $6KUniversity of Iowa$6KIowa State University: $6KIowa State University$6KCentral College: $6KCentral College$6KSimpson College: $6KSimpson College$6KDrake University: $6KDrake University$6K

The largest 2026 recipient was University of Iowa ($6K). Together the top 5 received $31K.

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

25<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

States

Cities

AmesDes MoinesIndianolaPellaIowa City

How Ostlin Education Foundation Trust gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−10%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 102% 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

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K4 grants2021 5 grants2022 5 grants2023 5 grants2024 5 grants2025 5 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2021) to $34K (2023). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $31K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Iowa Iowa City, IAScholarship$6,117
Iowa State University Ames, IAScholarship$6,117
Central College Pella, IAScholarship$6,117
Simpson College Indianola, IAScholarship$6,117
Drake University Des Moines, IAScholarship$6,117
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$635,722$39,915$42,913$30,5855$36,260$32,963$35,539
2025$638,955$8,430$38,538$30,0005$32,151$18,188$34,032
2024$669,077$21,567$37,797$30,0005$32,097$17,962$31,305
2023$685,308$23,882$43,937$34,1255$36,206$18,442$31,586
2022$705,370$98,463$40,421$32,1755$34,340$89,966$36,278
2021$647,331$20,684$41,672$29,4504—$15,145$33,518

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ostlin Education Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Ostlin Education Foundation Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • US Bank N A

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    $6K (2024) → $7K (2026)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: US Bank (2021–2023) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

US Bank N a — Trustee: $7KUS Bank N aTrustee$7K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $7K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Ostlin Education Foundation Trust

How much does Ostlin Education Foundation Trust give each year?

Ostlin Education Foundation Trust gave $31K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $30K across 5 grants.

What is Ostlin Education Foundation Trust's typical grant size?

Ostlin Education Foundation Trust's median grant in 2026 was $6,117, and its average grant was $6,117, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Ostlin Education Foundation Trust give grants?

Ostlin Education Foundation Trust gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.

Does Ostlin Education Foundation Trust give general operating support?

Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Ostlin Education Foundation Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (5 grants).

Who are Ostlin Education Foundation Trust's largest grantees?

Ostlin Education Foundation Trust's largest 2026 grantees include University of Iowa ($6,117), Iowa State University ($6,117) and Central College ($6,117), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is Ostlin Education Foundation Trust?

Ostlin Education Foundation Trust reported $636K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Ostlin Education Foundation Trust's EIN?

Ostlin Education Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1244546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

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

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 2, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 10, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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