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The Olseth Foundation

Minnetonka, Minnesota  ·  EIN 411875950  ·  Private foundation

Based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, The Olseth Foundation has awarded $3.6M across 195 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to World Wildlife Fund Inc (wwf). This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$908K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$21.8M
Assets (FY2020)
195
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Olseth Foundation funds

The Olseth Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, women girls.

childrenwomen girls

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
World Wildlife Fund Inc (wwf)
OPERATING ($100,000); NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS CONSERVATION ($10,000)
Washington, DC$110K2024
World Wildlife Fund Inc (wwf)
OPERATING
Washington, DC$100K2020
World Wildlife Fund Inc (wwf)
OPERATING
Washington, DC$100K2023

How to apply for funding from The Olseth Foundation

The Olseth Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at olsethfamilyfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Olseth Foundation

Does The Olseth Foundation accept grant applications?
The Olseth Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does The Olseth Foundation fund?
The Olseth Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include World Wildlife Fund Inc (wwf). Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Olseth Foundation give in grants?
The Olseth Foundation reported $908K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.6M over 195 grants.
Where is The Olseth Foundation located?
The Olseth Foundation is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411875950.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Olseth Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Olseth Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.