Olson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Olson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cave Creek, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,590 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $2,400 and the largest $12,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$24,590
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$2,400
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$251,196
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $26,160 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,149 | 8 | $226,090 |
| 2024 | $26,160 | 8 | $240,499 |
| 2025 | $24,590 | 7 | $251,196 |
How to apply
Olson Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Olson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1 | $12,500 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $7,390 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,200 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | To support educational activities | $12,500 |
| McCormick County Veterans Assoc | To support local veterans activities | $2,802 |
| Individual | To support community activites | $2,500 |
| Game Changers Foundation | To support addiction rehabilitation | $2,400 |
| Various | To support various charit activities | $2,188 |
| Individual | To support first responders | $1,200 |
| Cancer Society | To support research activities | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- C Terry Olson
- Denise A Olson
- Jason J Olson
- Jillian R Priebe
Questions people ask
Does Olson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Olson Family Foundation give?
$24,590 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $2,400.
Who runs Olson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists C Terry Olson (Manager), Denise A Olson (Trustee), Jason J Olson (Trustee) and Jillian R Priebe (Trustee).
What does Olson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.