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Osilas Foundation is a private corporation based in WHITE BEAR LK, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Silas Ford Iii. It holds total assets of $23.7M. Annual income is reported at $3.7M. Total assets have grown from $5.1M in 2011 to $24.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 11 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota and New York. According to available records, Osilas Foundation has made 158 grants totaling $6.3M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $1.3M and $3.5M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.5M distributed across 80 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $795K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 62 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, New York, Florida, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$39K
Largest Grant
$430K
Based on 34 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Osilas Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 158 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, NY, FL.
Osilas Foundation has distributed a total of $6.3M across 158 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $795K.
Osilas Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Osilas Foundation is headquartered in WHITE BEAR LK, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Ford-Werling | Secretary, Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David C Ford | Secretary, Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher Ford | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Olivia C Ford | Vice-President, Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Silas M Ford Iii | President, Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Olivia J Genereaux | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nannette Bertschy | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Durand G Ford | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Werling | Director, Non-voting | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaret Ford | Director, Non-voting | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Francois Bertschy | Director, Non-voting | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.6M
Total Assets
$24.5M
Fair Market Value
$33.1M
Net Worth
$24.5M
Grants Paid
$1.5M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$651K
Distribution Amount
$1.6M
Total: N/A
Total Grants
158
Total Giving
$6.3M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
62
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear Lake Area Historical SocietyGeneral Operating | White Bear Lake, MN | $555K | 2023 |
| White Bear Center For The ArtsGeneral Operating; Heart 4 Art; In honor of Suzi Hudson | White Bear Lake, MN | $522K | 2023 |
| White Bear Area Emergency Food ShelfGeneral Operating | White Bear Lake, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Greater White Bear Lake Community FoundationFoundation Builders Fund | White Bear Lake, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| Minnesota News Media InstitutePress Publication; 16th Annual Boat Show | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| Children'S Perfoming ArtsGeneral Operating/Fund-A-Need | White Bear Lake, MN | $35K | 2023 |
| Lakeshore Players TheatreGeneral Operating; Fund-A-Need | White Bear Lake, MN | $28K | 2023 |
| St Catherine UniversityPledge to Lead and Influence Campaign | St Paul, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of The NorthLIfeguard Training | Minneapolis, MN | $20K | 2023 |
| Ordway Center For Performing ArtsEnchanted Garden Gala/All 4 One Campaign/General Operating | St Paul, MN | $16K | 2023 |
| Century College FoundationGreatest Need Fund | White Bear Lake, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Guthrie TheaterGeneral Operating | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Park Square TheatreGeneral Operating | St Paul, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Cerenity FoundationGeneral Operating | White Bear Lake, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Como FriendsGeneral Operating | St Paul, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Sarah Lawrence CollegeBeczak CURB Fund | Bronxville, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Dodge Nature CenterNight for Nature/Mac Seymour Memory Bench | West St Paul, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Midwest Ski OttersIndependence Day Show | White Bear Lake, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| History TheaterGeneral Operating | St Paul, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| White Bear Lake Fireworks FundGeneral Operating | White Bear Lake, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Historical SocietyGeneral Operating | St Paul, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Mahtomedi Area Education FoundationGeneral Operating | Mahtomedi, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation2023 Annual Golf Tournament; Bear Legacy Breakfast | White Bear Lake, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Hope AcademyGeneral Operating | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Leonardos BasementGeneral Operating | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Franconia Sculpture ParkGeneral Operating | Shafer, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Oakland Cemetary AssociationGeneral Operating | St Paul, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Stages Theatre CompanyGeneral Operating | Hopkins, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| St Paul Garden ClubCommunity Fund | St Paul, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Think SmallGeneral Operating | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| The Rory Belle FoundationGeneral Operating | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| White Bear Lake Rotary FoundationGeneral Operating | White Bear Lake, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Animal Humane Society2023 Walk for Animals | Golden Valley, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Urban Ventures Leadership FoundationGeneral Operating | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Rotary International FoundationAnnual Fund | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Mississippi RiverEvening Celebrating Mississippi River | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Global Synergy GroupUkraine Relief Fund | St Louis Park, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| The Counseling CenterGeneral Operating | Bronxville, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| The Liberty SchoolGeneral Operating | Durango, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| The Second OpinionIn Honor of Howard Kleckner | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Ward House IncVideo HIghlighting | Tuckahoe, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of North Korean Refugees In MnFamily Camp | Willernie, MN | $1K | 2023 |