Private foundation · EIN 47-1656729 · Williston, North Dakota · Animal welfare

Milton S Olson Small Animal Benefit 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $250K total, median $50K. 60% of grants stayed in North Dakota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$250K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in ND
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mondak Humane Society IncWilliston, NDFor expenditures of cats & dogs, spay neuter, smart pet owner education$80K
Wolf Point Pound Puppies Animal RescueWolf Point, MTFor expenditures of cats & dogs, spay neuter, smart pet owner education$80K
The Crazy Cat CrewStanley, NDFor expenditures of cats & dogs, spay neuter, smart pet owner education$50K
Prairie to Peaks Animal Assistance FoundationSidney, MTFor expenditures of cats & dogs, spay neuter, smart pet owner education$20K
The Stray Sanctuary LLCRay, NDFor expenditures of cats & dogs, spay neuter, smart pet owner education$20K

By state: North Dakota 3 · Montana 2

About this foundation

Milton S Olson Small Animal Benefit Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Williston, North Dakota, administered in care of Heidi Olson, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Milton S Olson Small Animal Benefit Foundation 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 Milton S Olson Small Animal Benefit Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $250K across 5 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Milton S Olson Small Animal Benefit Foundation give?

North Dakota (3 grants), Montana (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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