The Multnomah Library Foundation

Proud to Support Reading Initiatives That Transform the Lives of Underserved Children Long before social distancing, Multnomah County Library had been strategizing as to the best way to reach children at the greatest risk of academically falling behind their peers....

Books for Kids

Partnering with the United Way Mankato to help ensure students of all backgrounds have direct access to books and poetry. Annually for the past decade, The Olseth Family Foundation, in conjunction with the United Way, has distributed a brand-new hard cover copy of...

The Advocates for Human Rights

Expanding Human Rights Throughout the Globe The Advocates for Human Rights’ mission is to implement international human rights standards to promote civil society and reinforce the rule of law. They accomplish this mission by building partnerships and involving...

University of Minnesota
Center for Forest Ecology

Studying Climate Change Stress Factors and Invasive Species in Minnesota Forests Minnesota, the home base for the Olseth Family Foundation, has a natural environment that is unique in North America. The state’s ecosystems are comprised of boreal forest (northern...
University of Minnesota Raptor Center

University of Minnesota Raptor Center

Every Bird of Prey Tells an Important Environmental Story Every bird of prey tells an important environmental story – as top predators in the ecosystem they shed light on the health and wellbeing of the world around them. To ensure the health of raptors and the world...