Private foundation · EIN 82-4944635 · Cannon Falls, Minnesota · Human services

Frederick M and Siri J Oss Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $81K total, median $13K. 60% of grants stayed in Minnesota. Stated restrictions: Please see the Scholarship guidelines.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$81K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in MN
60%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Please see the attached Scholarship guid
Assets
$3.1M

How to apply

Please see the attached Scholarship guidelines and instructions for scholarship application Contact: Josie McLellan, 103 Mensing Way, Cannon Falls, Mn Deadlines: Please see the attached Scholarship guidelines and instructions for scholarship application. Restrictions: Please see the Scholarship guidelines.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

Top 2 of 5 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
First Lutheran Church-Cemetery FundAudubon, MNMaintain andimprove cemetery$25K
Beau BolingerThrall, TXTuition$9,372

By state: Minnesota 3 · Iowa 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Frederick M and Siri J Oss Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Frederick M and Siri J Oss Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Frederick M and Siri J Oss Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $81K across 5 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Frederick M and Siri J Oss Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (3 grants), Iowa (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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