Private foundation · EIN 46-5753868 · Key Largo, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Olsen Family Charitable Foundation Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $199K total, median $5,000. 9% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$199K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
9%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 8 of 11 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys Girls Club of AmericaAtlanta, GAMentoring boys and girls.$70K
The Lovett SchoolAtlanta, GAFor education.$60K
One SolutionChicago, ILEducation.$15K
Grateful Hearts MinistriesAtlanta, GAAssist Families$7,500
Shallow Water Blackout PreventionNorcross, GAPrevent drownings.$5,000
Skyland TrailAtlanta, GAMental health assistance.$5,000
Covenant House GaAtlanta, GAAssist children$3,500
Ascensa Health at St Jude RecoveryAtlanta, GATo provide support for healthcare.$3,000

By state: Georgia 8 · Florida 1 · Illinois 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Olsen Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Key Largo, Florida, administered in care of Joseph Stephen Olsen, 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.

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Does Olsen Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Olsen Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $199K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Olsen Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (8 grants), Florida (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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