Costa-Olson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Costa-Olson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Modesto, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $255,100 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $105,100. 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$255,100
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$105,100
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $288,200 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $288,200 | 5 | $0 |
| 2025 | $255,100 | 7 | $0 |
How to apply
Costa-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 Costa-Olson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $255,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Support general purposes of the organization | $105,100 |
| Town School for Boys | Support general purposes of the organization | $70,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | Support general purposes of the organization | $35,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | Support general purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | Support general purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Children of Shelters Cos | Support general purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Smart- Schools Mentoring Resource T | Support general purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelsie Costa
- Christopher Olson
- Jeffrey R Hamilton
Questions people ask
Does Costa-Olson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Costa-Olson Family Foundation give?
$255,100 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Costa-Olson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kelsie Costa (President/Direc), Christopher Olson (Secretary/Direc) and Jeffrey R Hamilton (Treasurer/Direc).
What does Costa-Olson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.