How to apply
Large grants of $50,000 or higher - see the organization's website for the large grants process. Contact: The Leland Dorothy Olson Foundation, 13333 California Street Suite 500, Omaha, Ne, 4023938300 Deadlines: See organization's website for application requirements. Restrictions: See organization's website.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 80 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyOmaha, NE | Program support | $1.1M |
| Stanwood Camano Area FoundationStanwood, WA | Program support | $1.0M |
| Food Bank for the HeartlandOmaha, NE | Program support | $827K |
| Stanwood Camano ArtsStanwood, WA | Program support | $536K |
| Westside FoundationOmaha, NE | Program support | $454K |
| Community Foundation of Snohomish CountyEverett, WA | Program support | $420K |
| Youth Emergency ServicesOmaha, NE | Program support | $412K |
| Completely KidsOmaha, NE | Program support | $400K |
| Crcc NorthwestOmaha, NE | Program support | $364K |
| University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE | Program support | $225K |
| Avenue ScholarsOmaha, NE | Program support | $150K |
| Bike WorksSeattle, WA | Program support | $150K |
| CASA for Douglas CountyOmaha, NE | Program support | $150K |
| Child Saving InstituteOmaha, NE | Program support | $150K |
| Community Resources FoundationStanwood, WA | Program support | $150K |
| Project HouseworksOmaha, NE | Program support | $150K |
| Siena Francis HouseOmaha, NE | Program support | $150K |
| Teammates Mentoring ProgramLincoln, NE | Program support | $150K |
| Nebraska Humane SocietyOmaha, NE | Program support | $105K |
| Saving Grace Perishable Food RescueOmaha, NE | Program support | $100K |
| Heart Ministry CenterOmaha, NE | Program support | $85K |
| Legal Aid of NebraskaOmaha, NE | Program support | $80K |
| Make-A-Wish FoundationOmaha, NE | Program support | $75K |
| Open Door MissionOmaha, NE | Program support | $75K |
| Together Inc of Metropolitan OmahaOmaha, WA | Program support | $75K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of King CountySeattle, WA | Program support | $70K |
| Girls Incorporated of OmahaOmaha, NE | Program support | $70K |
| Hope Center for KidsOmaha, NE | Program support | $70K |
| Abide OmahaOmaha, NE | Program support | $68K |
| Micah HouseCouncil Bluffs, IA | Program support | $68K |
| Heartland Hope MissionOmaha, NE | Program support | $64K |
| Quality Living IncOmaha, NE | Program support | $59K |
| Northstar FoundationOmaha, NE | Program support | $58K |
| Lutheran Family ServicesOmaha, NE | Program support | $57K |
| DreamOmaha, NE | Program support | $55K |
| Banister's Leadership AcademyOmaha, NE | Program support | $53K |
| Stephen Center IncOmaha, NE | Program support | $50K |
| Whispering RootsOmaha, NE | Program support | $50K |
| Educare of OmahaOmaha, NE | Program support | $47K |
| Second Chance OutreachOmaha, NE | Program support | $47K |
| Little Red School HouseGretna, NE | Program support | $46K |
| Carole's House of HopeOmaha, NE | Program support | $45K |
| Assitance League of OmahaOmaha, NE | Program support | $43K |
| Camano Senior Services AssociationCamano Island, WA | Program support | $38K |
| Arrowhead Ranch FoundationCamano, WA | Program support | $36K |
| Black Healing FundSnohomish, WA | Program support | $35K |
| Chicano Awareness CenterOmaha, NE | Program support | $35K |
| Kids Can Community CenterOmaha, NE | Program support | $35K |
| Nebraska Youth Justice InitiativeOmaha, NE | Program support | $35K |
| Planned Parenthood of the HeartlandOmaha, NE | Program support | $35K |
| YMCA of Greater OmahaOmaha, NE | Program support | $35K |
| Safe Harbor Free ClinicStanwood, WA | Program support | $33K |
| Santa Monica HouseOmaha, NE | Program support | $33K |
| Young Men's Christian AssociationOmaha, NE | Program support | $33K |
| Freedom Park AssociationCamano Island, WA | Program support | $32K |
| Child Advocacy Center of SnohomishEverett, WA | Program support | $28K |
| Foster Care ClosetLincoln, NE | Program support | $27K |
| Housing HopeEverett, WA | Program support | $27K |
| Angels Among USOmaha, NE | Program support | $25K |
| Heartland Family ServiceOmaha, NE | Program support | $25K |
By state: Nebraska 52 · Washington 25 · Iowa 1 · Michigan 1 · Florida 1
About this foundation
Leland J and Dorothy H Olson Charitable Fountation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Hancock & Dana Pc, tax-exempt since 1992. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Leland J and Dorothy H Olson Charitable Fountation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Large grants of $50,000 or higher - see the organization's website for the large grants process. Deadlines: See organization's website for application requirements..
How much does Leland J and Dorothy H Olson Charitable Fountation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $9.5M across 80 grants, a median of $47K.
Where does Leland J and Dorothy H Olson Charitable Fountation give?
Nebraska (52 grants), Washington (25 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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