Osilas Foundation

EIN 41-1955001 · MN · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$9K Funds in MN, NY, DC
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Osilas Foundation based in MN paid 34 grants totaling $1.8M to 34 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $585K, with a median of $9K. Its largest recipients included White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation, and Lakeshore Players Theatre. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$22,775,478
Giving (latest yr)
$1,757,315
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
34
Median grant
$9K
Recipients
34
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
11
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • White Bear Lake Area Historical Society$585,000
  • Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation$360,000
  • Lakeshore Players Theatre$271,000
  • White Bear Center for the Arts$210,000
  • Liberty Classical Academy$60,000

Where grants went

  • Minnesota$1,739,315 · 31 grants
  • New York$16,000 · 2 grants
  • District of Columbia$2,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (34)

White Bear Lake Area Historical Society
White Bear Lake, MN
General Operating
$585,000
Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation
White Bear Lake, MN
General Operating
$360,000
Lakeshore Players Theatre
White Bear Lake, MN
General Operating
$271,000
White Bear Center for the Arts
White Bear Lake, MN
General Operating/Heart 4 Art
$210,000
Liberty Classical Academy
White Bear Lake, MN
General Operating
$60,000
Midwest Ski Otters
White Bear Lake, MN
General Operating
$25,000
YMCA of the North
Minneapolis, MN
General Operating
$25,000
Dodge Nature Center and Preschool
West St Paul, MN
General Operating/Night for Nature
$25,000
White Bear Area Food Shelf
White Bear Lake, MN
General Operating
$20,000
Children's Perfoming Arts
White Bear Lake, MN
General Operating
$20,000
St Catherine University
St Paul, MN
General Operating
$15,000
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY
General Operating
$15,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Osilas 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, Osilas Foundation reported 34 itemized grants totaling $1.8M. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $585K (median $9K).

Recent recipients include White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation, Lakeshore Players Theatre, among 34 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Osilas 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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