Olander Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Olander Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $529,250 in 102 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$529,250
- Number of grants102
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $497,531 the year before.
6% 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 | $455,430 | 107 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $497,531 | 102 | $12.5 million |
| 2025 | $529,250 | 102 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
Olander Family Foundation Inc 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 Olander Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 86 | $473,250 |
| Ohio | 1 | $15,000 |
| Nevada | 2 | $6,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $3,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Ridge Trail Council | Support | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics Northern Ca | Support | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Truckee | Support | $20,000 |
| Kids Zone Museum | Support | $20,000 |
| Jasper Ridge Farm | Support | $16,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Support | $15,000 |
| Pink Ribbon Good | Support | $15,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College Bill Arce | Support | $10,000 |
| Lacf Mvla Scholars | Support | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Zoo | Support | $10,000 |
| San Jose Authority Hall of Fame | Support | $10,000 |
| San Jose State University - Women's Golf | Support | $10,000 |
| Tahoe Forest Health Sys Foundation | Support | $10,000 |
| Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Educati | Support | $10,000 |
| Truckee Donner Land Trust | Support | $10,000 |
| University of San Francisco | Support | $10,000 |
| Los Altos Hs Athletic Dept | Support | $8,000 |
| Truckee Community Cares | Support | $8,000 |
| Midori Kai | Support | $7,500 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Support | $7,500 |
| Uc Davis Athletics | Support | $7,500 |
| University of Santa Clara | Support | $6,750 |
| Cristo Rey High School | Support | $6,000 |
| League to Save Lake Tahoe | Support | $6,000 |
| Sierra Community House | Support | $6,000 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | Support | $6,000 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | Support | $6,000 |
| Blach School | Support | $5,000 |
| Caminar Family & Children's Service | Support | $5,000 |
| Canine Companions | Support | $5,000 |
| College of Adaptive Arts | Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Truckee Library | Support | $5,000 |
| Giants Community Fund | Support | $5,000 |
| Icelandic Roots | Support | $5,000 |
| Los Altos Educational Foundation | Support | $5,000 |
| Muttville | Support | $5,000 |
| National Ctr for Equine Fac Therapy | Support | $5,000 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | Support | $5,000 |
| Parents Helping Parents | Support | $5,000 |
| Pathways Home Health & Hospice | Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ron Olander
- Steven L Hallgrimson
Questions people ask
Does Olander Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Olander Family Foundation Inc give?
$529,250 in tax year 2025, across 102 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Olander Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ron Olander (President) and Steven L Hallgrimson (Cfo/Secretary).
What does Olander Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and animals.