Bluestone Giving Foundation
Accepts applications
Bluestone Giving Foundation is a private foundation in Stillwater, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,556 in 139 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$35,556
- Number of grants139
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$0
Giving in 2025 was down from $38,058 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,895 | 109 | $13,820 |
| 2024 | $38,058 | 141 | $30,761 |
| 2025 | $35,556 | 139 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Bluestone Giving Foundation 270 Main Street N Suite 300, Stillwater, MN 55082 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 263-7429, giving@bluestonemd.com |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bluestone Giving Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 103 | $30,319 |
| Florida | 6 | $2,667 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | $2,570 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Dental Procedure | $2,000 |
| Individual | Utility Payment | $1,875 |
| Individual | Rent and Security Deposit | $1,650 |
| Individual | Rent and Security Deposit | $1,500 |
| Individual | Moving Expenses | $1,461 |
| Individual | Portable O2 Container | $1,292 |
| Individual | Hotel Stay | $1,000 |
| Individual | Rent | $1,000 |
| Individual | Heating Payment | $1,000 |
| Individual | Oxygen Concentrator | $901 |
| Individual | Car Repair | $850 |
| Individual | Electric Lift | $782 |
| Individual | Moving Expenses | $765 |
| Individual | Medical Bills | $750 |
| Individual | Moving Expenses | $613 |
| Individual | Firewood | $590 |
| Individual | Charging Cord for Laptop | $586 |
| Individual | Dog Boarding | $536 |
| Individual | Moving Expenses | $500 |
| Individual | Moving Expenses | $500 |
| Individual | Baby Supplies | $500 |
| Individual | Security Deposit | $500 |
| Individual | Medical Bills | $500 |
| Individual | Mortgage Payment | $500 |
| Individual | Driving Lessons | $490 |
| Individual | Childcare Costs | $480 |
| Individual | Rent | $470 |
| BC Services | Medical Bills | $415 |
| Individual | Insurance Bill | $400 |
| Individual | Lift Rental | $365 |
| Individual | Lift Chair | $333 |
| Individual | Personal Hygenine Supplies | $300 |
| Individual | Gift Card to LA Fitness | $300 |
| Individual | Walmart Gift Card | $300 |
| Individual | Utility Payment | $290 |
| Individual | Wheel Chair | $274 |
| Individual | Bidet | $253 |
| Individual | Wheel Chair | $252 |
| Individual | Medical Bills | $250 |
| Individual | car repair | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Evelyn Polster
- John Henly
- Becky Thalacker
- Melina Hoehn
- Nancy MacLeslie
- Erika Hall
- Brian Holsten
- Diana Bernard
- Martha Etzell
- Kelly Jessen
- Ray Keller
- Lynn Kadrlik
Questions people ask
Does Bluestone Giving Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bluestone Giving Foundation give?
$35,556 in tax year 2025, across 139 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Bluestone Giving Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Evelyn Polster (Board Member), John Henly (Board Member), Becky Thalacker (Board Member) and Melina Hoehn (Board Member) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Bluestone Giving Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and disability.