The Huelsmann Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BLOOMINGTON, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $501K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$501K
+27.8% YoY
Grant Count
10
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+15.0% YoY
About The Huelsmann Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Huelsmann Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BLOOMINGTON, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $501K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| 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
53 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Little Flower Catholic Schoolgrant #1 ($150,000), Bishop Manogue Catholic High School ($98,903), American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Grant #1 ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER SKI FOUNDATION GRANT #1 HAYWARD, WI | SOUTHERN OUTREACH TRAIL VENUE | $50,000 |
| AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER SKI FOUNDATION GRANT #2 HAYWARD, WI | MOUNT TELEMARK VILLAGE PROJECT SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| BISHOP MANOGUE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL RENO, NV | BISHOP MANOGUE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SEEKS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THE AUDIO EXPERIENCE OF OUR FACILITY WITH A CAMPUS-WIDE SOUND SYSTEM UPGRADE. AS PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS GROW AT BISHOP MANOGUE, WE REMAIN DEDICATED TO FOSTERING TALENT AND PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS CAN THRIVE. BY UPGRADING THE 20-YEAR OLD SOUND SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT OUR BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS, WE HOPE TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT THAT WILL MATCH THE EVER-GROWING TALENT OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY; THIS EQUIPMENT UPGRADE WILL ALSO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL'S EDUCATIONAL, LITURGICAL, AND CO-CURRICULAR AUDIO NEEDS. | $98,903 |
| 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 |
| COMMUNITY THREAD STILLWATER, MN | THRIVE AT COMMUNITY THREAD PROGRAM: WAS LAUNCHED IN APRIL OF 2022 AS AN EVOLUTION OF THE EXISTING CHORE SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A SET OF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDING DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES, RESOURCES, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. THE GOALS OF THRIVE AT COMMUNITY THREAD ARE TO ENSURE ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY CAN MAINTAIN THEIR RIGHT OF CHOICE, AGE IN PLACE, AND CONTINUE TO LEAD MEANINGFUL AND FULFILLING LIVES. | $10,000 |
| HAYWARD SPORTS CENTER & COMMUNITY PARK HAYWARD, WI | PROJECT SUPPORT: TO INSTALL A FULL SOLAR ARRAY SYSTEM TO FULLY PRODUCE ENOUGH ENERGY TO COVER ALL ELECTRIC COSTS FOR THE BUILDING AND FACILITIES. WITH THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT, THE ENERGY COST SAVINGS COULD BE RE-ALLOCATED TO PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND/OR UPGRADES TO THE FACILITIES. | $25,000 |
| LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOLGRANT #1 RENO, NV | DONATION TO ASSIST IN UPGRADING OUR LIBRARY, GRASS AREA, AND FURMSH OUR SCHOOL/TECHNOLOGY LAB. THIS FUNDING WOULD UPDATE OUR WELL USED LIBRARY AND OUTSIDE PLAY AREA. OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN HAS NEW SPACES THAT NEED TO BE FURNISHED, SUCH AS THE OFFICE, CLASSROOMS, AND OUR TECHNOLOGY LAB. THIS GRANT WOULD ALSO EASE FINANCIAL CONCERNS OF HAVING TO BALANCE THIS LARGE EXPENSE WHILE CONSIDERING RISING COSTS OF TEACHER SALARIES, SUPPLIES, HEALTHCARE, INFLATION, AND OTHER NEEDS FOR EDUCATION. | $150,000 |
| STILLWATER AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS STILLWATER, MN | FOR FOUNDATIONAL READING AND DYSLEXIA SUPPORT. REQUESTING FUNDING FROM THE HUELSMANN FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STILLWATER TEACHERS IN THE LANGUAGE ESSENTIALS FOR TEACHERS OF READING AND SPELLING (LETRS), AN INTENSIVE TRAINING IN THE SCIENCE OF READING, DYSLEXIA, AND RESEARCH-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY FOR TEACHING READING. THESE EFFORTS WILL RESULT IN INCREASED ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AROUND EFFECTIVE LITERACY INSTRUCTION AND DYSLEXIA AWARENESS. | $20,000 |
| STILLWATER LIBRARY FOUNDATION STILLWATER, MN | $15K TO SPONSOR "LIGHT A SPARK" FUNDRAISER AND $20K FOR STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY'S SCULPTURE TERRACE SITE PREPARATION; AN AREA WITH STONE SCULPTURES IN TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF RICHARD HUELSMANN. | $35,000 |
| THE PARTNERSHIP PLAN STILLWATER, MN | $7,500 TO ENHANCE AND GROW THE DESIGN & MAKE PROGRAM AT THE TWO STILLWATER MIDDLE SCHOOLS ALONG WITH $4,500 FOR THE SYNERGY PROJECT, A YOUTH-LED PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS, CONNECTSM AND SUPPORTS STUDENTS THROUGH HANDS-ON TECH EXPLORATION AND DESIGN DRIVEN INNOVATION. | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER A HUELSMANN | CO-PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 1.93 | $6,320 |
| KRISTIN M ROSSITER | CO-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
| PETER J ROSSITER | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Huelsmann Foundation?
The Huelsmann Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BLOOMINGTON, MN. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Huelsmann Foundation operate?
The Huelsmann Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota, Nevada, Wisconsin.
What size grants does The Huelsmann Foundation award?
In 2024, The Huelsmann Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $501K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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