Arthur J and Esther A Ohlsson Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Arthur J and Esther A Ohlsson Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Eustis, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $363,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $11,500 and the largest $32,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$363,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$11,500
- Largest grant$32,500
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $330,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $227,500 | 17 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $330,000 | 17 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $363,500 | 17 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
Arthur J and Esther A Ohlsson Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Arthur J and Esther A Ohlsson Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $260,000 |
| New York | 6 | $69,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $23,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $11,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer Dementia Resource Center | Designated beneficiary | $32,500 |
| Adventhealth Waterman Foundation | Designated beneficiary | $32,500 |
| Individual | Designated beneficiary | $32,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter | Designated beneficiary | $32,500 |
| Humane Society of Lake County | Designated beneficiary | $32,500 |
| Lake Sumter State College FDTN Inc | Designated beneficiary | $32,500 |
| Parkinsons Disease Foundation | Designated beneficiary | $32,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Designated beneficiary | $32,500 |
| Diabetes Research Wellness FDTN | Designated beneficiary | $11,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Designated beneficiary | $11,500 |
| American Society for the Prevention | Designated beneficiary | $11,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Designated beneficiary | $11,500 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind | Designated beneficiary | $11,500 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Designated beneficiary | $11,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | Designated beneficiary | $11,500 |
| North Shore Animal League | Designated beneficiary | $11,500 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Designated beneficiary | $11,500 |
Officers and trustees
- United Southern Bank Trust Dep
- H John Feldman
Questions people ask
Does Arthur J and Esther A Ohlsson Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arthur J and Esther A Ohlsson Charitable Trust give?
$363,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $11,500.
Who runs Arthur J and Esther A Ohlsson Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists United Southern Bank Trust Dep (Co-Trustee) and H John Feldman (Co-Trustee).
What does Arthur J and Esther A Ohlsson Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and disability.