The Olseth Foundation
THE OLSETH FOUNDATION is a active grantmaker that only funds pre-selected organizations, distributing $910K through 45 grants annually.
2024 Summary
$19.04M
Total Assets
$907,277
Funding Awarded
45
Grants Given
$15,000
Median Grant
$100,000
Largest Grant
$5,000
Smallest Grant
2024 Recipients
Recipient | Award | Location | Purpose |
---|---|---|---|
World Wildlife Fund Inc (Wwf) | $100,000 | Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | Operating |
Recharge America Inc | $90,000 | Fairfax, CALIFORNIA | America/ Minnesota/ Mankato |
St Olaf College | $60,000 | Northfield, MINNESOTA | Scholarship Fund |
Advocates For Human Rights | $49,500 | Minneapolis, MINNESOTA | Operating ($37,500), Un Advocacy Trip ($4,500), Women's Rights Program ($7,500) |
Planned Parenthood North Central States | $40,000 | St Paul, MINNESOTA | Metro Teen Council ($20,000); Uptown Clinic ($20,000) |
Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc | $39,300 | Mankato, MINNESOTA | Operating ($20,000), Books For Kids Program ($17,300), Kindness Book Project ($2,000) |
Oregon Natural Resources Council Fund (Oregon Wild) | $35,000 | Portland, OREGON | Operating |
Path Home (Formerly Phfs) | $30,000 | Portland, OREGON | General Operating ($20,000); Prevention Program ($10,000) |
The Library Foundation Inc Serving The People Of Multnomah County | $30,000 | Portland, OREGON | Operating |
Mankato Area Foundation | $25,000 | Mankato, MINNESOTA | Operating ($20,000); Recharge Fund ($5,000) |
Oregon Wildlife Foundation | $25,000 | Portland, OREGON | Wildlife Feasibility Study |
Friends Of The Hennepin County Library | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MINNESOTA | Operating |
Jungle Theater | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MINNESOTA | Operating |
Meals On Wheels People Inc | $20,000 | Portland, OREGON | Operating |
Oregon Food Bank Inc | $20,000 | Portland, OREGON | Operating |
People Serving People Inc | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MINNESOTA | Operating |
Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette | $20,000 | Portland, OREGON | Operating |
Friends Of Saturday Academy | $20,000 | Portland, OREGON | School Residency Classes |
Steger Center For Innovation & Leadership | $20,000 | St Paul, MINNESOTA | Operating |
University Of Minnesota Foundation | $19,477 | Minneapolis, MINNESOTA | Raptor Center Fund ($5,000); Center For Forest Ecology ($10,000), Fund For Excellence In Education ($4,477) |
... and 4 more recipients. |
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MN
Minnesota
$355,277 -
OR
Oregon
$215,000 -
DC
District of Columbia
$100,000 -
CA
California
$90,000
Contacts
Name | Phone | Title |
---|---|---|
KAREN SOLOMON | 6122673287 | TREASURER |
KAREN SOLOMON | Signing Officer |
Historical Financials
Year | Total Assets | Total Giving | Grants | Median Grant | Max Grant | Min Grant |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $19,037,022 | $907,277 | 45 | $15,000 | $100,000 | $5,000 |
2023 | $19,429,822 | $916,703 | 47 | $10,000 | $100,000 | $3,000 |
2022 | $21,271,180 | $1,101,000 | 59 | $10,000 | $100,000 | $500 |
2021 | $21,824,988 | $908,000 | 58 | $10,000 | $100,000 | $1,000 |