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Huelsmann Foundation

EIN 41-1893927 · MN · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in NV, WI, MN
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Huelsmann Foundation based in MN paid 8 grants totaling $577.3K to 8 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $15K to $275K, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOLGRANT #1, SEELEY TRAILS FOUNDATION, and AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER SKI FOUNDATION GRANT #1. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,922,153
Giving (latest yr)
$577,253
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
8
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Little Flower Catholic Schoolgrant #1$275,000
  • Seeley Trails Foundation$70,930
  • American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Grant #1$50,000
  • Central Cross Country Skiing$50,000
  • Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association$50,000

Where grants went

  • Nevada$306,323 · 2 grants
  • Wisconsin$220,930 · 4 grants
  • Minnesota$50,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (8)

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.
$275,000
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.
$70,930
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Grant #1
Hayward, WI
$50,000/Year for 5 Years: for Mount Telemark Village Project Support
$50,000
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.
$50,000
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.
$50,000
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.
$35,000
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.
$31,323
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.
$15,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Huelsmann Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Huelsmann Foundation reported 8 itemized grants totaling $577.3K. Individual grants ranged from $15K to $275K (median $50K).

Recent recipients include LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOLGRANT #1, SEELEY TRAILS FOUNDATION, AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER SKI FOUNDATION GRANT #1, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Huelsmann Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnesota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Huelsmann Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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