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Jean and Robert Olander Educational Foundation

Accepts applications San Dimas, California · EIN 453070714

Jean and Robert Olander Educational Foundation is a private foundation in San Dimas, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,250 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $3,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $22,500 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$24,75014$290,776
2024$22,50016$277,314
2025$21,2509$260,638

How to apply

Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.

ContactJean Olander
317 Via Blanca, San Dimas, CA 91773
Phone or email(909) 599-1748
What to submitA scholarship application that would include personal statements and should include a description of the student's goals and aspirations in seeking higher education.applicant must be graduating from san dimas or chaparral/vista hs in san dimas, ca. Attended either school for at least grades 11 and 12. Have a min cumulative gpa of 2.50 planning to attend a 2/4 yr college or voc program.
DeadlinesApril 20th
RestrictionsIn addition to the above the applicant must attach transcript from san dimas hs or chaparralvista hs a copy of letter of acceptance from school the applicant plans to attend and two letters of support from educator employer or community advisor

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California9$21,250

Grants paid in 2025

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
CA
Uc santa cruzsanta cruza ca 95064$3,500
Individual
CA
Embry-riddle areonauticaldaytone beach fl 32114$3,500
Individual
CA
Barnard college3009 broadway ny ny 10027$3,000
Individual
CA
Uc irvineirvine ca 92697$2,250
Individual
CA
Uclalos angeles ca90095$2,000
Individual
CA
Uc riversideriverside ca 92521$1,900
Individual
CA
Uc los angeleslos angeles ca90095$1,800
Individual
CA
Grand canyon univphoenix az 85017$1,700
Individual
CA
Uc los angeleslos angeles ca90095$1,600

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Jean and Robert Olander Educational Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 20th.

How much does Jean and Robert Olander Educational Foundation give?

$21,250 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs Jean and Robert Olander Educational Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Jean Olander (President) and Robert Olander (Secretary).

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