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Katherine Olson Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. It holds total assets of $224K. Annual income is reported at $72K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Katherine Olson Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $70K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $20K in 2020 to $12K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $23K distributed across 7 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Washington and Oregon and Utah. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 11 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.
Katherine Olson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, OR, UT.
Katherine Olson Foundation has distributed a total of $70K across 26 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K.
Katherine Olson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Katherine Olson Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Olson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol Olson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$18K
Total Assets
$236K
Fair Market Value
$251K
Net Worth
$236K
Grants Paid
$12K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3K
Distribution Amount
$12K
Total: $232K
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$70K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| KuowSupport of public charity | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| KctsSupport of public charity | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Casa Family Law Of King CountySupport of public charity | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Cholaniocarcinoma FdnSupport of public charity programs | Herriman, UT | $5K | 2022 |
| Inspiring Girls ExpeditionsSupport of public charity programs | Corvallis, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of WaSupport of public charity programs | Yakima, WA | $4K | 2022 |
| Seattle NightwatchSupport of public charity | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2022 |
| Page AheadSupport of public charity | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2022 |
| Community Fnd Of South Puget SoundSupport of public charity programs | Olympia, WA | $10K | 2021 |
| Univ Of Wa FoundationSupport of public charity | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2021 |
| Evergreen SchoolSupport of public charity programs | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2021 |
| St John'S Episcobal ChurchSupport of public charity | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2020 |
| Food LifelineSupport of public charity | Seattle, WA | $4K | 2020 |
| Virginia V FoundationSupport of public charity | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2020 |
| Hearthstone FundSupport of public charity | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2020 |
| Univ Of Wa AthleticsSupport of public charity | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2020 |
| Tas - Team Alpental SnoqualmieSupport of public charity | Seattle, WA | $500 | 2020 |