Pauline & Edna Hellstern Foundation
Accepts applications
Pauline & Edna Hellstern Foundation is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$13,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,500
- Assets$244,103
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,000 the year before.
57% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,000 | 9 | $217,850 |
| 2024 | $12,000 | 6 | $223,389 |
| 2025 | $13,500 | 7 | $244,103 |
How to apply
| Contact | Linda McMillan 601 N Main St Suite 200, Pueblo, CO 81003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (719) 544-5081 |
| What to submit | Scholarship applications available at school district 60, pueblo, co. Requests for charitable or medical purposes should be in a letter outlining intended use of funds. |
| Restrictions | Pueblo county, co graduates or not-for-profit organizations. |
What Pauline & Edna Hellstern Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5 | $12,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder | Scholarshp | $6,500 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of Northern Colorado | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Colorado State University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Wyoming | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of New England | Scholarship | $500 |
| University of Colorado | Scholarships | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Buxman Kwitek Shirley P C
- Charlotte Macaluso
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Pauline & Edna Hellstern Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Pauline & Edna Hellstern Foundation give?
$13,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Pauline & Edna Hellstern Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Buxman Kwitek Shirley P C (Foundation Manager), Charlotte Macaluso (Foundation Manager) and US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Pauline & Edna Hellstern Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.