The Huelsmann Foundation

3800 AMERICAN BLVD WEST 1500 - BLOOMINGTON - MN 55431, Minnesota

Latest Filing: 2024

Total Assets: $2.90M

Total Giving: $391,906

Grants: 9

Median Grant: $35,000

THE HUELSMANN FOUNDATION is a selective grantmaker that only funds pre-selected organizations, distributing $390K through 9 grants annually.

2024 Summary

$2.90M

Total Assets

$391,906

Funding Awarded

Grants Given

$35,000

Median Grant

$125,000

Largest Grant

$2,000

Smallest Grant

2024 Recipients

Recipient	Award	Location	Purpose
St Mary's Catholic Church	$125,000	Stillwater, MINNESOTA	This Application Outlines An Additional Request Of $125,000 To Fund New Solid Wood Pews With Padded Kneelers, As Part Of The St. Mary's Renovation Project. The Huelsmann Foundation Generously Funded At The $250,000 Level Last Year. The Rationale For This Request Is Based On Unforeseen Costs In The Discovery Phase With Contractors Inspecting And Bidding On The Work To Be Completed.Since The Last Update To The Foundation, There Are New Structural Needs That Require Reinforcement Of The Floor, Regardless Of What Materials We Decide To Use. Also, The Initial Plan Was To Keep And Refinish The Existing Pews. However, They Are Not Solid Wood, But Rather Veneer. It Was Determined That It Is More Cost Effective For Us To Purchase New Solid Wood Pews. The Total Cost Of For New Solid Wood Pews With Padded Kneelers Is $125,000.
Bishop Manogue Catholic High School	$89,906	Reno, NEVADA	Seeks Funding To Update And Upgrade The Physical Learning Space Dedicated To The Knowledge Center/Multifunctional Student Commons Space. The Intention For This Space Is To Be The Most Student Friendly Space On Campus, Equipped With Collaborative Furniture, Charging Stations And More. The Enhanced Space Will Provide An Environment For Students To Delve Into And Explore Their Academic, Spiritual And Social Interests.
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Grant #2	$50,000	Hayward, WISCONSIN	New Request Is For The Birkie Outreach Southern Trail Venue. Focus Will Be Youths From Nw Wisconsin And Children From La Courte Oreilles Native American Reservation.
Central Cross Country Skiing	$50,000	Madison, WISCONSIN	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.
Stillwater Library Foundation	$35,000	Stillwater, MINNESOTA	$15 K To Sponsor "Light A Spark" Fundraiser (Or "For The Love Of The Library" Virtual Event If Covid 19 Restrictions Are Still In Place) And $20 K For Stillwater Public Library's Upgrade Of The Library Signage
Stillwater Area Public Schools	$20,000	Stillwater, MINNESOTA	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.
Community Thread	$10,000	Stillwater, MINNESOTA	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.
The Partnership Plan	$10,000	Stillwater, MINNESOTA	To Enhace And Grow The Design & Make Program At The Two Stillwater Middle Schools
Carpenter St Croix Valley Nature Center	$2,000	Hastings, MINNESOTA	To Provide Opportunities For Nature Exploration And Science Based Environmental Education To The Stillwater Community. External Funding Keeps Programming Free Or Low Cost To Ensure Access For All.

$89,906

$202,000

State

Total

MN

Minnesota

$202,000
WI

Wisconsin

$100,000
NV

Nevada

$89,906

Contacts

Name	Phone	Title
JENNIFER HUELSMANN	6123259505	CO-PRESIDENT/TREASURER
JENNIFER HUELSMANN		Signing Officer

Historical Financials

Year	Total Assets	Total Giving	Grants	Median Grant	Max Grant	Min Grant
2024	$2,898,729	$391,906	9	$35,000	$125,000	$2,000
2023	$2,830,478	$609,210	12	$27,500	$190,000	$5,000
2022	$3,037,691	$220,500	10	$17,500	$50,000	$3,000