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The Huelsmann Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 41-1893927 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $1.1M
- Grants reported
- 18
- Median grant
- $50K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | $577.3K |
| 2024 | 10 | $500.9K |
Where The Huelsmann Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOLGRANT #1 | RENO, NV | 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. | 2025 | $275K |
| LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOLGRANT #1 | RENO, NV | DONATION TO ASSIST IN UPGRADING OUR LIBRARY, GRASS AREA, AND FURMSH OUR SCHOOL/TECHNOLOGY LAB. THIS FUNDING WOULD UPDATE OUR WELL USED LIBRARY AND OUTSIDE PLAY AREA. OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN HAS NEW SPACES THAT NEED TO BE FURNISHED, SUCH AS THE OFFICE, CLASSROOMS, AND OUR TECHNOLOGY LAB. THIS GRANT WOULD ALSO EASE FINANCIAL CONCERNS OF HAVING TO BALANCE THIS LARGE EXPENSE WHILE CONSIDERING RISING COSTS OF TEACHER SALARIES, SUPPLIES, HEALTHCARE, INFLATION, AND OTHER NEEDS FOR EDUCATION. | 2024 | $150K |
| BISHOP MANOGUE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | RENO, NV | BISHOP MANOGUE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SEEKS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THE AUDIO EXPERIENCE OF OUR FACILITY WITH A CAMPUS-WIDE SOUND SYSTEM UPGRADE. AS PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS GROW AT BISHOP MANOGUE, WE REMAIN DEDICATED TO FOSTERING TALENT AND PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS CAN THRIVE. BY UPGRADING THE 20-YEAR OLD SOUND SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT OUR BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS, WE HOPE TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT THAT WILL MATCH THE EVER-GROWING TALENT OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY; THIS EQUIPMENT UPGRADE WILL ALSO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL'S EDUCATIONAL, LITURGICAL, AND CO-CURRICULAR AUDIO NEEDS. | 2024 | $98.9K |
| SEELEY TRAILS FOUNDATION | HAYWARD, WI | 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. | 2025 | $70.9K |
| AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER SKI FOUNDATION GRANT #1 | HAYWARD, WI | SOUTHERN OUTREACH TRAIL VENUE | 2024 | $50K |
| AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER SKI FOUNDATION GRANT #2 | HAYWARD, WI | MOUNT TELEMARK VILLAGE PROJECT SUPPORT | 2024 | $50K |
| CENTRAL CROSS COUNTRY SKIING | MADISON, WI | 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. | 2024 | $50K |
| AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER SKI FOUNDATION GRANT #1 | HAYWARD, WI | $50,000/YEAR FOR 5 YEARS: FOR MOUNT TELEMARK VILLAGE PROJECT SUPPORT | 2025 | $50K |
| CENTRAL CROSS COUNTRY SKIING | MADISON, WI | 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. | 2025 | $50K |
| CHEQUAMEGON AREA MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION | HAYWARD, WI | 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. | 2025 | $50K |
| STILLWATER LIBRARY FOUNDATION | STILLWATER, MN | $15K TO SPONSOR "LIGHT A SPARK" FUNDRAISER AND $20K FOR STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY'S SCULPTURE TERRACE SITE PREPARATION; AN AREA WITH STONE SCULPTURES IN TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF RICHARD HUELSMANN. | 2024 | $35K |
| STILLWATER LIBRARY FOUNDATION | STILLWATER, MN | $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. | 2025 | $35K |
| BISHOP MANOGUE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | RENO, NV | 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. | 2025 | $31.3K |
| HAYWARD SPORTS CENTER & COMMUNITY PARK | HAYWARD, WI | PROJECT SUPPORT: TO INSTALL A FULL SOLAR ARRAY SYSTEM TO FULLY PRODUCE ENOUGH ENERGY TO COVER ALL ELECTRIC COSTS FOR THE BUILDING AND FACILITIES. WITH THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT, THE ENERGY COST SAVINGS COULD BE RE-ALLOCATED TO PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND/OR UPGRADES TO THE FACILITIES. | 2024 | $25K |
| STILLWATER AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | STILLWATER, MN | FOR FOUNDATIONAL READING AND DYSLEXIA SUPPORT. REQUESTING FUNDING FROM THE HUELSMANN FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STILLWATER TEACHERS IN THE LANGUAGE ESSENTIALS FOR TEACHERS OF READING AND SPELLING (LETRS), AN INTENSIVE TRAINING IN THE SCIENCE OF READING, DYSLEXIA, AND RESEARCH-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY FOR TEACHING READING. THESE EFFORTS WILL RESULT IN INCREASED ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AROUND EFFECTIVE LITERACY INSTRUCTION AND DYSLEXIA AWARENESS. | 2024 | $20K |
| COMMUNITY THREAD | STILLWATER, MN | 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. | 2025 | $15K |
| THE PARTNERSHIP PLAN | STILLWATER, MN | $7,500 TO ENHANCE AND GROW THE DESIGN & MAKE PROGRAM AT THE TWO STILLWATER MIDDLE SCHOOLS ALONG WITH $4,500 FOR THE SYNERGY PROJECT, A YOUTH-LED PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS, CONNECTSM AND SUPPORTS STUDENTS THROUGH HANDS-ON TECH EXPLORATION AND DESIGN DRIVEN INNOVATION. | 2024 | $12K |
| COMMUNITY THREAD | STILLWATER, MN | THRIVE AT COMMUNITY THREAD PROGRAM: WAS LAUNCHED IN APRIL OF 2022 AS AN EVOLUTION OF THE EXISTING CHORE SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A SET OF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDING DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES, RESOURCES, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. THE GOALS OF THRIVE AT COMMUNITY THREAD ARE TO ENSURE ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY CAN MAINTAIN THEIR RIGHT OF CHOICE, AGE IN PLACE, AND CONTINUE TO LEAD MEANINGFUL AND FULFILLING LIVES. | 2024 | $10K |
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This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Huelsmann Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.