Private foundation · EIN 36-7253495 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Delmar and Audria M Olson Family 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: 43 grants paid, $169K total, median $2,000. 5% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
43
$169K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in IL
5%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trinity Lutheran Church New EraNew Era, MIGeneral support$35K
The Plymouth Harbor FoundationSarasota, FLGeneral support$13K
Wslr IncSarasota, FLGeneral support$12K
Friends of the PlayhouseWhitehall, MIGeneral support$11K
Albion Healthcare AllianceAlbion, MIGeneral support$7,500
Friends of Albions AnimalsAlbion, MIGeneral support$7,500
Homer Historical SocietyHomer, ILGeneral support$6,000
Library Foundation for Sarasota CountySarasota, FLGeneral support$6,000
Lakeshore Museum CenterMuskegon, MIGeneral support$5,000
St Pauls Lutheran FoundationBeatrice, NEGeneral support$5,000
Feline FundNovi, MIGeneral support$5,000
Caring Collective IncSarasota, FLGeneral support$3,500
Wedu Television (PBS)Tampa, FLGeneral support$3,000
White Lake United Methodist ChurchMontague, MIGeneral support$3,000
Safe Place and Rape Crisis CenterSarasota, FLGeneral support$3,000
All Faiths Food Bank SarasotaSarasota, FLGeneral support$3,000
Harvest HouseSarasota, FLGeneral support$3,000
Season of SharingSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$3,000
Kids 'n' Stuff Children's MuseumAlbion, MIGeneral support$2,500
American Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral support$2,500
Glasserschoenbaum Human Services Center FoundationSarasota, FLGeneral support$2,500
Florida Studio TheatreSarasota, FLGeneral support$2,000
Flyers Rights Education FundSarasota, FLGeneral support$2,000
Dogs IncPlametto, FLGeneral support$2,000
Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota CountySarasota, FLGeneral support$2,000
Walk the Beat White LakeWhitehall, MIGeneral support$2,000
Illinois Masonic Charities FundSpringfield, ILGeneral support$1,500
Florida Sheriffs Youth RanchesBoy Ranch, FLGeneral support$1,000
Innocence ProjectTallahassee, FLGeneral support$1,000
Leelanau ConservancyLeland, MIGeneral support$1,000
Camps Leelanau & KohanaMaple City, MIGeneral support$1,000
Big Waters Land Trust IncOsprey, FLGeneral support$1,000
Urbanite Theatre IncSarasota, FLGeneral support$1,000
Mote Marine LaboratorySarasota, FLGeneral support$1,000
Wusf 897 FmTampa, FLGeneral support$1,000
Senior Friendship CenterSarasota, FLGeneral support$1,000
Safe Children CoalitionSarasota, FLGeneral support$1,000
Friends of the Selby Public LibrarySarasota, FLGeneral support$1,000
Sarasota Film SocietyLakewood, FLGeneral support$1,000
Nature Center at Celery FieldsSarasota, FLGeneral support$1,000
Hearing Loss Association of SarasotaSarasota, FLGeneral support$1,000
Friends of the Legacy TrailOsprey, FLGeneral support$1,000
American Tinnitus AssociationWashington, DCGeneral support$1,000

By state: Michigan 11 · Florida 26 · Illinois 2 · Nebraska 1 · District of Columbia 2 · California 1

About this foundation

Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Northern Trust Company, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Delmar and Audria M Olson Family 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 Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $169K across 43 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation give?

Michigan (11 grants), Florida (26 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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