The Huelsmann Foundation
The Huelsmann Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bloomington, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $577K. Net investment income was $377K.
The Huelsmann Foundation at a glance
In short: The Huelsmann Foundation gave $577K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $72K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $577,253
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $72,157
- +44.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,922,153
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (53% 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 The Huelsmann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Little Flower Catholic Schoolgrant #1 ($275K). Together the top 7 received $546K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($31,323), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 51 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Huelsmann Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 309% 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 $221K (2020) to $609K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $577K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Flower Catholic Schoolgrant #1 Reno, NV | Little flower school's (LFS) huelsmann foundation grant donation will assist in upgrading and modernizing the music classroom. With this grant, the updated music room will be named in honor of the huelsmann foundation. In addition, grant money will be used to purchasing various instruments for the students to use. | $275,000 |
| Seeley Trails Foundation Hayward, WI | The seeley trails foundation seeks $70,930 to construct phase 1 of the seeley forest trail. The funding will create a unique easy, year-round, multi-use trail and provide the opportunity for a broad audience, including disabled athletes, to be active outdoors and connect with nature. | $70,930 |
| American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Grant #1 Hayward, WI | $50,000/year for 5 years: for mount telemark village project support | $50,000 |
| Central Cross Country Skiing Madison, WI | Grant focuses on construction of the trailhead building, which will serve as a recreational and social community center and include a homelike gathering space, restrooms, and equipment storage. The trailhead building will provide youth with the necessary amenities to support a positive experiance from outdoor recreation and offer indoor space. | $50,000 |
| Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association Hayward, WI | Project support for the makwa and dirt candy rehab. The makwa rehab initiative will involve 1.5 miles of machine work on rocky sections starting from south of h1 and working north to moderate the riding experience and make the trail accessible to a wider range of riders. Dirt candy rehab will focus on improving the tread throughout, reworking up all jumps and landings, and improving drainage, which will enhance the ride quality. The efforts on drainage will mitigate water retention after snowmelt or rainfall and improve the trail's overall sustainability. | $50,000 |
| Stillwater Library Foundation Stillwater, MN | $15,000 to sponsor "light a spark" fundraiser and $20,000 to revitalize its underutilized terrace. This project aims to create a more welcoming and functional outdoor space with comfortable seating, attractive planters, and flexible arrangements to accommodate diverse community needs. | $35,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $31,323 |
| Community Thread Stillwater, MN | In 2024. Thrive expanded its transportation service area to include residents of Washington county living north of highway 96. Because of this expansion. Thrive anticipates serving more individuals in the program in 2025. And per recent data. It is likely the majority of new people served through thrive will require subsidized or free membership. A $15,000 gift from the huelsmann foundation will help to offset membership costs for 30 new or existing members who qualify under our sliding fee scale for free or reduced membership fees. | $15,000 |
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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 | $2,922,153 | $407,815 | $660,821 | $577,253 | 8 | $603,369 | $376,805 | $194,954 |
| 2024 | $3,175,159 | $872,992 | $596,562 | $500,903 | 10 | $546,126 | $844,059 | $205,512 |
| 2023 | $2,898,729 | $521,780 | $453,529 | $391,906 | 9 | $419,316 | $496,239 | $196,185 |
| 2022 | $2,830,478 | $399,243 | $712,516 | $609,210 | 12 | $657,803 | $376,418 | $211,797 |
| 2021 | $3,143,751 | $612,880 | $327,353 | $249,900 | 12 | $283,542 | $588,774 | $262,674 |
| 2020 | $3,037,691 | $368,328 | $293,772 | $220,500 | 10 | — | $352,852 | $215,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Huelsmann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $195K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Huelsmann Foundation is led by Jennifer A. Huelsmann, Co-President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer A. Huelsmann
Co-President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.9 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $7K (2025)
Kristin M. Rossiter
Co-President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter J. Rossiter
Director
On filings since 2024
1.5 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to Jennifer a Huelsmann (Co-President/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Huelsmann Foundation
How much does The Huelsmann Foundation give each year?
The Huelsmann Foundation gave $577K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $501K across 10 grants.
What is The Huelsmann Foundation's typical grant size?
The Huelsmann Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $72,157, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Huelsmann Foundation give grants?
The Huelsmann Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (38%) and Minnesota (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hayward, WI (3 grants) and Stillwater, MN (2 grants).
Does The Huelsmann Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Huelsmann Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Huelsmann Foundation's largest grantees?
The Huelsmann Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Little Flower Catholic Schoolgrant #1 ($275,000), Seeley Trails Foundation ($70,930) and American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Grant #1 ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($31,323), which are not listed by name. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Huelsmann Foundation?
The Huelsmann Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $603K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $195K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Huelsmann Foundation's EIN?
The Huelsmann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1893927. 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 September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 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
Live grants for the work The Huelsmann Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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