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Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation is a private corporation based in DULUTH, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Rebecca Otto. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $320K in 2011 to $1.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The direct charitable activities of the foundation are as a wilderness research and learning center whose activities occur between may through october due to weather.the center is used primarily as a resource for ecological education, creative expression and study by artists, writers, naturalists, organizational leaders, researchers using oberholtzer's extensive library, and those learning about the ojibwe language and culture. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation has made 10 grants totaling $1K, with a median grant of $112.5. Annual giving has grown from $100 in 2020 to $350 in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $850 distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $200, with an average award of $130. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The direct charitable activities of the foundation are as a wilderness research and learning center whose activities occur between may through october due to weather.the center is used primarily as a resource for ecological education, creative expression and study by artists, writers, naturalists, organizational leaders, researchers using oberholtzer's extensive library, and those learning about the ojibwe language and culture.
Expenses: $74K
The direct charitable activities of the foundation are as a wilderness research and learning center whose activities occur between may through october due to weather.the center is used primarily as a resource for ecological education, creative expression and study by artists, writers, naturalists, organizational leaders, researchers using oberholtzer's extensive library, and those learning about the ojibwe language and culture. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 10 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN.
Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation has distributed a total of $1K across 10 grants. The median grant size is $112.5, with an average of $130. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $200.
Restricted to efforts to preserve the wilderness ecology of the upper great lakes border region and the culture of the anishinaabe people.
Ernest C Oberholtzer Foundation is headquartered in DULUTH, MN.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Otto | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $88K | $0 | $88K |
| David Rolloff | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Keir Johnson | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nance Kunkel | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George Glazier | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$187K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$1.7M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$350
Contributions
$112K
Net Investment Income
$345K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $396K
Total Grants
10
Total Giving
$1K
Average Grant
$130
Median Grant
$112.5
Unique Recipients
4
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Council Of NonprofitsGENERAL USE OF CHARITY | St Paul | $150 | 2023 |
| Backus Community CenterGENERAL USE OF CHARITY | International Falls, MN | $100 | 2023 |
| International Falls Chamber Of CommerceGENERAL USE OF CHARITY | International Falls, MN | $100 | 2023 |
| Ne Minnesota For WildernessGENERAL USE OF CHARITY | Ely, MN | $100 | 2020 |