Private foundation · EIN 20-4298535 · Lakewood, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Oscar T and Olivann Hokoldfoundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $2.8M total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in Washington. Stated restrictions: Organization must be defined as charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purpose within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code for the betterment of all mankind.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$2.8M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in WA
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$109M

How to apply

Presently, there is no formal application document in place. Requests may be made directly to the foundation. Contact: Oscar T and Olivann Hokold Foundati, 2514 92nd St S, Lakewood, Wa, 2532404771 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Organization must be defined as charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purpose within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code for the betterment of all mankind.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mary Bridge Children's FoundationTacoma, WAGeneral operations$1.0M
The Coffee OasisBremerton, WAGeneral operations$250K
Boys and Girls ClubsTacoma, WAGeneral operations$200K
Emergency Food NetworkLakewood, WAGeneral operations$150K
Tacoma Community HouseTacoma, WAGeneral operations$150K
South Sound Care FoundationTacoma, WAGeneral operations$101K
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterSeattle, WAGeneral operations$100K
Hope SparksTacoma, WAGeneral operations$100K
United WayTacoma, WAGeneral operations$100K
Rescue MissionTacoma, WAGeneral operations$75K
Goodroots NorthwestBonney Lake, WAGeneral operations$65K
Foundation for Tacoma StudentsTacoma, WAGeneral operations$50K
GreentrikeTacoma, WAGeneral operations$50K
Nourish Pierce CountyTacoma, WAGeneral operations$50K
Nw Furniture BankTacoma, WAGeneral operations$50K
YMCA of Pierce County and Kitsap CountiesTacoma, WAGeneral operations$50K
Multicultural Child and Family Hope CenterTacoma, WAGeneral operations$40K
Maison FemmeTacoma, WAGeneral operations$25K
Olive CrestBellevue, WAGeneral operations$25K
Puyallup Tribe of IndiansTacoma, WAGeneral operations$25K
Community Health CareTacoma, WAGeneral operations$20K
Lindquist DentalTacoma, WAGeneral operations$20K
Catholic Community ServicesTacoma, WAGeneral operations$15K
Neighborhood ClinicTacoma, WAGeneral operations$15K
Palmer ScholarsTacoma, WAGeneral operations$15K
Catherine PlaceTacoma, WAGeneral operations$10K
Safe StreetsTacoma, WAYouth programs$10K
Mary Bridge Children's Festival of TreesTacoma, WAGeneral operations$10K
Washington State Fair FoundationPuyallup, WA2024 round up auction$5,000
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox ChurchTacoma, WATacoma greek festival$2,500
Buffalo SoldiersTacoma, WAGeneral operations$600

About this foundation

Oscar T and Olivann Hokoldfoundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lakewood, Washington, administered in care of Oscar T Hokold, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Oscar T and Olivann Hokoldfoundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Oscar T and Olivann Hokoldfoundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.8M across 31 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Oscar T and Olivann Hokoldfoundation give?

Washington (31 grants), per its latest filing.

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