The Huelsmann Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Huelsmann Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomington, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $577,253 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $275,000. 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$577,253
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $500,903 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $249,900 | 12 | $5.7 million |
| 2023 | $391,906 | 9 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $500,903 | 10 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $577,253 | 8 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
The Huelsmann Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Huelsmann Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 2 | $306,323 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $220,930 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Flower Catholic Schoolgrant #1 | Little flower school's (lfs) huelsmann foundation grant donation will assist in upgrading and modernizing the music classroom. With this grant, the updated music room will be named in honor of the huelsmann foundation. In addition, grant money will be used to purchasing various instruments for the students to use. | $275,000 |
| Seeley Trails Foundation | The seeley trails foundation seeks $70,930 to construct phase 1 of the seeley forest trail. The funding will create a unique easy, year-round, multi-use trail and provide the opportunity for a broad audience, including disabled athletes, to be active outdoors and connect with nature. | $70,930 |
| American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Grant #1 | $50,000/year for 5 years: for mount telemark village project support | $50,000 |
| Central Cross Country Skiing | 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. | $50,000 |
| Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association | Project support for the makwa and dirt candy rehab. The makwa rehab initiative will involve 1.5 miles of machine work on rocky sections starting from south of h1 and working north to moderate the riding experience and make the trail accessible to a wider range of riders. Dirt candy rehab will focus on improving the tread throughout, reworking up all jumps and landings, and improving drainage, which will enhance the ride quality. The efforts on drainage will mitigate water retention after snowmelt or rainfall and improve the trail's overall sustainability. | $50,000 |
| Stillwater Library Foundation | $15,000 to sponsor "light a spark" fundraiser and $20,000 to revitalize its underutilized terrace. This project aims to create a more welcoming and functional outdoor space with comfortable seating, attractive planters, and flexible arrangements to accommodate diverse community needs. | $35,000 |
| Bishop Manogue Catholic High School | Bishop manogue catholic high school is seeking support to enclose an area in the recently enhanced huelsmann student commons, made possible by the huelsmann foundation, to create a multifunctional quiet space enclosure. This new space will provide students with a quiet, distraction- free area for study and collaboration while offering faculty and staff a much-needed meeting space. | $31,323 |
| Community Thread | In 2024. Thrive expanded its transportation service area to include residents of washington county living north of highway 96. Because of this expansion. Thrive anticipates serving more individuals in the program in 2025. And per recent data. It is likely the majority of new people served through thrive will require subsidized or free membership. A $15,000 gift from the huelsmann foundation will help to offset membership costs for 30 new or existing members who qualify under our sliding fee scale for free or reduced membership fees. | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer A Huelsmann
- Kristin M Rossiter
- Peter J Rossiter
Questions people ask
Does The Huelsmann Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Huelsmann Foundation give?
$577,253 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Huelsmann Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer A Huelsmann (Co-President/Treasurer), Kristin M Rossiter (Co-President/Secretary) and Peter J Rossiter (Director).
What does The Huelsmann Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.