Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 102 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Ridge Trail CouncilSan Francisco, CA | Support | $25K |
| Special Olympics Northern CaPleasant Hill, CA | Support | $25K |
| Humane Society of TruckeeTruckee, CA | Support | $20K |
| Kids Zone MuseumTruckee, CA | Support | $20K |
| Jasper Ridge FarmWoodside, CA | Support | $16K |
| Loaves and FishesSan Jose, CA | Support | $15K |
| Pink Ribbon GoodDayton, OH | Support | $15K |
| Claremont McKenna College Bill ArceClaremont, CA | Support | $10K |
| Lacf Mvla ScholarsLos Altos, CA | Support | $10K |
| San Francisco ZooSan Francisco, CA | Support | $10K |
| San Jose Authority Hall of FameSan Jose, CA | Support | $10K |
| San Jose State University - Women's GolfSan Jose, CA | Support | $10K |
| Tahoe Forest Health Sys FoundationTahoe, CA | Support | $10K |
| Tahoe Truckee Excellence in EducatiTruckee, CA | Support | $10K |
| Truckee Donner Land TrustTruckee, CA | Support | $10K |
| University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | Support | $10K |
| Los Altos Hs Athletic DeptLos Altos, CA | Support | $8,000 |
| Truckee Community CaresTruckee, CA | Support | $8,000 |
| Midori KaiPleasanton, CA | Support | $7,500 |
| Peninsula Open Space TrustPalo Alto, CA | Support | $7,500 |
| UC Davis AthleticsDavis, CA | Support | $7,500 |
| University of Santa ClaraSanta Clara, CA | Support | $6,750 |
| Cristo Rey High SchoolSan Jose, CA | Support | $6,000 |
| League to Save Lake TahoeSouth Lake Tahoe, CA | Support | $6,000 |
| Sierra Community HouseKings Beach, CA | Support | $6,000 |
| Sunnyvale Community ServicesSunnyvale, CA | Support | $6,000 |
| Yosemite ConservancySan Francisco, CA | Support | $6,000 |
| Blach SchoolLos Altos, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Caminar Family & Children's ServiceSan Mateo, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Canine CompanionsSanta Rosa, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| College of Adaptive ArtsSaratoga, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Truckee LibraryTruckee, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Giants Community FundSan Francisco, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Icelandic RootsFargo, ND | Support | $5,000 |
| Los Altos Educational FoundationLos Altos, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| MuttvilleSan Francisco, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| National Ctr for Equine Fac TherapyWoodside, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Palo Alto Medical FoundationMountain View, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Parents Helping ParentsSan Jose, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Pathways Home Health & HospiceSunnyvale, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Project Night NightGrosse Pointe Park, MI | Support | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald HouseLos Angeles, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Campus Jewish LivingSan Francisco, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community FoundationMountain View, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Tahoe Rim Trail AssociationIncline Village, NV | Support | $5,000 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community FoundationTruckee, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Toys for TotsTriangle, VA | Support | $5,000 |
| Children's Therapy CenterWoodland, CA | Support | $4,000 |
| El Camino Health FoundationMountain View, CA | Support | $4,000 |
| Friends of the Palo Alto Jr MuseumPalo Alto, CA | Support | $4,000 |
| GlideSan Francisco, CA | Support | $4,000 |
| Kilgoris ProjectLos Altos, CA | Support | $4,000 |
| Peninsula Humane SocietySan Mateo, CA | Support | $4,000 |
| Truckee TrailsTruckee, CA | Support | $4,000 |
| Mountain View MontessoriMountian View, CA | Support | $3,500 |
| OkizuNovato, CA | Support | $3,500 |
| Samaritan HouseSan Mateo, CA | Support | $3,500 |
| San Mateo County Parks FoundationSan Mateo, CA | Support | $3,500 |
| Sierra WatchNevada City, CA | Support | $3,500 |
| Southern Utah UniversityCedar City, UT | Support | $3,500 |
By state: California 86 · Ohio 1 · Nevada 2 · North Dakota 1 · Michigan 1 · Virginia 1
About this foundation
Olander Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Jose, California, administered in care of Minola M Olander, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Olander 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 Olander Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $529K across 102 grants, a median of $4,000.
Where does Olander Family Foundation give?
California (86 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Nevada (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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