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The Oley Friends Foundation

Preselected recipients only Laguna Hills, California · EIN 843990362

The Oley Friends Foundation is a private foundation in Laguna Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $135,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $110,000 the year before.

25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$110,0004$2.3 million
2024$135,0004$2.1 million

How to apply

The Oley Friends 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Oley Friends Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri1$100,000
California2$25,000
Idaho1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Convoy of Hope
Springfield, MO
To assist the community by feeding children initiatives, community outreach, disaster response, and strategic program partners.$100,000
Ocean Institute
Dana Point, CA
Using the ocean as their classroom, inspiring children to learn, help children in poverty experience the ocean.$20,000
Sandpoint Resource Center Inc
Sandpoint, ID
Having one central place where people in need can go to receive help.$10,000
Brea Historical Society
Brea, CA
To preserve the city's customs and culture.$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Oley Friends Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Oley Friends Foundation give?

$135,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs The Oley Friends Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Terrance Olson (Director/Ceo).

What does The Oley Friends Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services and youth programs.

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