Private foundation · EIN 46-4203595 · La Crosse, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dr David & Karen 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: 14 grants paid, $205K total, median $20K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$205K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in WI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Second Harvest HeartlandSt Paul, MNHumanitarian$20K
Ujamaa PlaceSt Paul, MNHumanitarian$20K
Twin Cities Public TelevisionSt Paul, MNEducation$20K
St Paul Chamber OrchestraSt Paul, MNMusic and education$20K
Lutheran Social ServicesMinneapolis, MNHumanitarian$20K
Minnesota Public RadioSt Paul, MNEducation$20K
Friends of the St Paul Public LibrarySt Paul, MNEducation and literacy$20K
Planned Parenthood North Central States FoundationSt Paul, MNMedical$20K
Concordia UniversitySt Paul, MNEducation$10K
Minnesota OrchestraMinneapolis, MNMusical education$10K
People IncorporatedEagan, MNHumanitarian$10K
Twin Cities Habitat for HumanitySt Paul, MNHumanitarian$5,000
Guthrie TheaterMinneapolis, MNArts$5,000
Penumbra TheatreSt Paul, MNHumanitarian$5,000

About this foundation

Dr David & Karen Olson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Crosse, Wisconsin, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Dr David & Karen 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 Dr David & Karen Olson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $205K across 14 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Dr David & Karen Olson Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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