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Olson Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in LIVINGSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Gregory W Olson. It holds total assets of $27.3M. Annual income is reported at $14.9M. Total assets have grown from $1.3M in 2011 to $27.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation was created exclusively to provide financial assistance for religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes or the prevention of cruelty to animals or children within the u.s or its possessions. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Oklahoma, District of Columbia, New York. According to available records, Olson Family Foundation Inc. has made 66 grants totaling $5.7M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $292K in 2021 to $2.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.2M distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $2M, with an average award of $86K. The foundation has supported 37 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oklahoma, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Olson Family Foundation Inc. reported 66 individual grants totaling $5.7 million between 2021 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $4,500. Half of those grants fell between $2,500 and $7,500. Its largest single grant in the record was $2.0 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $2.2 million in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in OK (29 of 66), followed by NY (8) and DC (7). In total the foundation's grantees span 15 states. Of its 37 distinct grantees, 54 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Environmental Defense Fund ($35,000), International Rescue Committee ($30,000) and Habitat For Humanity ($21,000).
Computed from 66 individual grant records (2021–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 15 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$102K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
The foundation was created exclusively to provide financial assistance for religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes or the prevention of cruelty to animals or children within the u.s or its possessions.
The foundation was created exclusively to provide financial assistance for religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes or the prevention of cruelty to animals or children within the u.s or its possessions. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 66 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OK, NY, DC.
Olson Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $5.7M across 66 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $86K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $2M.
Olson Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Olson Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in LIVINGSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Olson | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donna Cossandra Olson | HONORARY DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sandra J Olson | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.2M
Total Assets
$27.6M
Fair Market Value
$41.2M
Net Worth
$27.6M
Grants Paid
$2.1M
Contributions
$3K
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
Distribution Amount
$1.7M
Total: $27.1M
Total Grants
66
Total Giving
$5.7M
Average Grant
$86K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
37
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| WingsGENERAL | Edmond, OK | $2M | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense FundGENERAL | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Natural Resource DefenseGENERAL | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Make Promises HappenGENERAL | Guthrie, OK | $10K | 2023 |
| Best Friends Animal SocietyGENERAL | Kanab, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityGENERAL | Oklahoma City, OK | $8K | 2023 |
| Meals On WheelsGENERAL | Arlington, VA | $8K | 2023 |
| PawsGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $7K | 2023 |
| Wild Care FoundationGENERAL | Noble, OK | $6K | 2023 |
| Oklahoma Humane SocietyGENERAL | Oklahoma City, OK | $6K | 2023 |
| Second Chance Animal ShelterGENERAL | East Brookfield, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Samaritan'S PurseGENERAL | Boone, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research FoundationGENERAL | Oklahoma City, OK | $5K | 2023 |
| Blaze'S Tribute Equine RescueGENERAL | Harrah, OK | $4K | 2023 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey RescueGENERAL | Miles, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Defenders Of WildlifeGENERAL | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Regional Food BankGENERAL | Oklahoma City, OK | $3K | 2023 |
| A Chance To ChangeGENERAL | Oklahoma City, OK | $3K | 2023 |
| National Wildlife FederationGENERAL | Reston, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundGENERAL | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| United Way OkalhomaGENERAL | Oklahoma City, OK | $1K | 2023 |
| Save The ChildrenGENERAL | Fairfield, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Citizens Caring For ChildrenGENERAL | Oklahoma City, OK | $1K | 2022 |
| Children'S Miracle NetworkGENERAL | Salt Lake City, UT | $250 | 2022 |
| EarthjusticeGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| Pwsa (Usa)GENERAL | Sarasota, FL | $5K | 2021 |
| Horse Plus Humane SocietyGENERAL | Hohenwald, TN | $5K | 2021 |