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Also known as: THE OLSON FAMILY
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Shammah Foundation By The Olson Family is a private corporation based in CARLOS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Amber A Olson. It holds total assets of $981K. Annual income is reported at N/A. Total assets have decreased from $2M in 2012 to $981K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota, Georgia and Missouri. According to available records, Shammah Foundation By The Olson Family has made 15 grants totaling $249K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $146K in 2020 to $30K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $100K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Georgia, North Carolina, Missouri, which account for 27% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$23K
Average Grant
$37K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 4 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.
Shammah Foundation By The Olson Family primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in GA, NC, MO.
Shammah Foundation By The Olson Family has distributed a total of $249K across 15 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $100K.
Shammah Foundation By The Olson Family typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Shammah Foundation By The Olson Family is headquartered in CARLOS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd A Olson | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laurie A Thompson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amber A Olson | PRES, SECTY, TREAS, DIR. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$981K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$981K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$249K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty UniversityGIVING DAY MEN'S HOCKEY DIVISION 1 FUND | Lynchburg, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Mike Atkins Teaching MinistriesGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Cashiers, NC | $25K | 2022 |
| International Fellowship Of Christians And JewsGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Christ Fellowship ChurchGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $4K | 2022 |
| Firestarters Worship CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Ottertail, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| New Life Christian ChurchGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Alexandria, MN | $500 | 2022 |
| Equip Leadership IncGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Duluth, GA | $100K | 2020 |
| Fellowship Of Christian AthletesFELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES IN ALEXANDRIA MN | Kansas City, MO | $35K | 2020 |
| Minnesota Adult And Teen ChallengeGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2020 |
| Lake Community ChurchGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Alexandria, MN | $1K | 2020 |