Private foundation · EIN 33-1953206 · Reston, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Charles & Eileen Olsen Charitable 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: 3 grants paid, $433K total, median $150K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$433K
Median grant
$150K
Stays in VA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DCNew permanent exhibition project$250K
California State University Northridge FoundationNorthridge, CACharles and eileen olsen media studio$150K
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)New York, NYAspca medium outdoor yard$33K

By state: District of Columbia 1 · California 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Charles & Eileen Olsen Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Reston, Virginia, administered in care of Sterling Foundation Mgmt, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Charles & Eileen Olsen Charitable 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 Charles & Eileen Olsen Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $433K across 3 grants, a median of $150K.

Where does Charles & Eileen Olsen Charitable Foundation give?

District of Columbia (1 grants), California (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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