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John M Olin Test Trust

Preselected recipients only Eagan, Minnesota · EIN 396038673

John M Olin Test Trust is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,256 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $52,256 and the largest $52,256. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $22,256 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$23,4131$498,662
2024$22,2561$520,227
2025$52,2561$539,449

How to apply

John M Olin Test 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John M Olin Test Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.

StateGrantsAmount
Wisconsin1$52,256

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
City of Madison Parks Division
Madison, WI
General operating$52,256

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John M Olin Test Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does John M Olin Test Trust give?

$52,256 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $52,256.

Who runs John M Olin Test Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).

What does John M Olin Test Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.

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