Private foundation · EIN 33-6156479 · Orange, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Olson Fam Foundation Tr 100794

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 2023 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $310K total, median $10K. 67% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
12
$310K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2023

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salem Lutheran Church- Forgiven LoaOrange, CAGeneral$100K
Lutheran Bible TranslatorsConcordia, MOGeneral$80K
Concordia Seminary St LouisSt Louis, MOGeneral$35K
Vision International UniversityRamona, CAGeneral$25K
Faith Comes By HearingAlbuquerque, NMGeneral$20K
FikishaIrvine, CAGeneral$10K
Lutheran Social Services of SoutherFullerton, CAGeneral$10K
Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsOrlando, FLGeneral$10K
Animal Assistance League of OrangeMidway City, CAGeneral$5,000
Concordia University Irvine- MusicIrvine, CAGeneral$5,000
Orange County Rescue MissionTustin, CAGeneral$5,000
The SheepfoldOrange, CAGeneral$5,000

By state: California 8 · Missouri 2 · New Mexico 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Olson Fam Foundation Tr 100794 is a private grantmaking foundation in Orange, California, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Olson Fam Foundation Tr 100794 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 Olson Fam Foundation Tr 100794 give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $310K across 12 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Olson Fam Foundation Tr 100794 give?

California (8 grants), Missouri (2 grants), New Mexico (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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