Private foundation · EIN 30-0293080 · New Hope, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Olsten Family C Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $355K total, median $74K. 14% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$355K
Median grant
$74K
Stays in PA
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
BooksmilesPennsauken, NJGeneral support$110K
The Spayce ProjectLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$80K
Farm SanctuaryWatkins Glen, NYGeneral support$75K
Standardbred Retirement FoundationMilstone Township, NJGeneral support$74K
Underdog HeroesLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$10K
St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral support$5,000
Concordia Chamber PlayersNew Hope, PAGeneral support$1,200

By state: New Jersey 2 · California 2 · New York 1 · Tennessee 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Olsten Family C Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Hope, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Grabowski, tax-exempt since 2005. 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 Olsten Family C Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Olsten Family C Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $355K across 7 grants, a median of $74K.

Where does Olsten Family C Foundation give?

New Jersey (2 grants), California (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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