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Olander Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN JOSE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Minola M Olander. It holds total assets of $4.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. Total assets have grown from $3.3M in 2011 to $5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Olander Family Foundation has made 319 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $380K in 2021 to $1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $36K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 124 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Nevada, Michigan, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Olander Family Foundation reported 319 individual grants totaling $1.4 million between 2021 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $3,000. Half of those grants fell between $2,290 and $5,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $36,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $489,333 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in CA, which received 277 of the 319 grants on record (87 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 17 states. Of its 124 distinct grantees, 88 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were University Of Santa Clara ($82,000), University Of San Francisco ($70,000) and Bay Area Ridge Trail Council ($40,000).
Computed from 319 individual grant records (2021–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 17 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 103 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.
Olander Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 319 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NV, MI.
Olander Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.4M across 319 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $36K.
Olander Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Olander Family Foundation is headquartered in SAN JOSE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven L Hallgrimson | CFO/SECRETAR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ron Olander | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
319
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
124
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Santa ClaraSUPPORT | Santa Clara, CA | $36K | 2022 |
| University Of San FranciscoSUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Claremont Mckenna College Bill ArceSUPPORT | Claremont, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Bay Area Ridge Trail CouncilSUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| San Jose Authority Hall Of FameSUPPORT | San Jose, CA | $13K | 2022 |
| San Francisco ZooSUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Truckee Donner Land TrustSUPPORT | Truckee, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of TruckeeSUPPORT | Truckee, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Loaves And FishesSUPPORT | San Jose, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Palo Alto Medical FoundationSUPPORT | Mountain View, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey High SchoolSUPPORT | San Jose, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Lacf Mvla ScholarsSUPPORT | Los Altos, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Tahoe Forest Health Sys FoundationSUPPORT | Tahoe, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Kids Zone MuseumSUPPORT | Truckee, CA | $9K | 2022 |
| Los Altos Hs Athletic DeptSUPPORT | Los Altos, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Sierra Community HouseSUPPORT | Kings Beach, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Truckee Community CaresSUPPORT | Truckee, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Tahoe Truckee Excellence In EducatiSUPPORT | Truckee, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Blach SchoolSUPPORT | Los Altos, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Peninsula Open Space TrustSUPPORT | Palo Alto, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Jasper Ridge FarmSUPPORT | Woodside, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Sunnyvale Community ServicesSUPPORT | Sunnyvale, CA | $7K | 2022 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community FoundationSUPPORT | Truckee, CA | $6K | 2022 |
| League To Save Lake TahoeSUPPORT | South Lake Tahoe, CA | $6K | 2022 |
| Giants Community FundSUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
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