Christian Olsen Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Christian Olsen Private Foundation is a private foundation in North Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $320,616 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$320,616
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $286,813 the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $339,627 | 59 | $7.1 million |
| 2023 | $286,813 | 49 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $320,616 | 51 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
Christian Olsen Private 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 Christian Olsen Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 43 | $253,616 |
| Virginia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $7,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Fundraising to assure clinical excellence and quality care at the jupiter medical center | $20,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Florida South Coastal Division | Preventing child abuse | $15,000 |
| Umsylvester Comprehensive Cancer Clinic | Medical services | $15,000 |
| Alzheimer's Asociation SE Florida Chapter | Medical services | $10,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | Educational counseling and scholarships | $10,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Inc | To provide housing for severely injured veterans. | $10,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society LLS Palm Beach Treasure Coast | Medical services | $10,000 |
| National Center for Missing and Exploited Children | Help find, rescue and care for missing and sexually exploited childen | $10,000 |
| Base Camp Children's Cancer | Programs for children and families facing living with cancer | $7,500 |
| Kids Beating Cancer | Help children with cancer | $7,500 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation | Medical services | $7,500 |
| Wounded Warriors Family Support | Veterans support | $7,000 |
| America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend | Trying to eliminate cancer as a major health problem | $5,000 |
| Arc of Palm Beach County | Support to the mentally handicapped | $5,000 |
| Barnabas Center | Emergency assistance for nassau county residents with | $5,000 |
| Believe in Tomorrow National Children's Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach County Inc | Enhance development of children | $5,000 |
| Boca Helping Hands | Food bank and job training | $5,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Center | Providing support for families of children with cancer or life-threatening illnesses | $5,000 |
| Children's Dream Fund | Granting wishes to seriously ill children | $5,000 |
| Clothes to Kids | Clothing distributions | $5,000 |
| Covenant House Florida | Provides housing and services for runaway, homeless and at-risk youth under 21. | $5,000 |
| Dreams Come True | Enhance the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses | $5,000 |
| Edgewood Children's Ranch | Home for children with special needs | $5,000 |
| Feeding America of Tampa Bay | Food bank | $5,000 |
| Feeding South Florida | Food bank | $5,000 |
| Florida Outreach Center for the Blind Inc | Provide services for the blind | $5,000 |
| Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry | Providing cancer treatment | $5,000 |
| Give Kids the World | Wish fulfillment for ill children | $5,000 |
| Halt 2 Help | General support | $5,000 |
| Helen Keller Services for the Blind | Help blind individuals be independent | $5,000 |
| Holy Ground Shelter for Homeless Inc | Provide living assistance and shelter for teens and young adult females. | $5,000 |
| Home Safe | Prevention of child abuse | $5,000 |
| Homeless Empowerment Program | Help individuals and families who are homeless | $5,000 |
| Hope International Ministries | General support | $5,000 |
| Life Net 4 Families | Provide food, counseling and clothing to people in need | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches | Enhance independence for the blind | $5,000 |
| Little Smiles | Provide toys and other enrichment to children in hospitals | $5,000 |
| Little Star Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Loving Life Youth Development | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph M Fleming
Questions people ask
Does Christian Olsen Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Christian Olsen Private Foundation give?
$320,616 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Christian Olsen Private Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph M Fleming (Trustee).
What does Christian Olsen Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and human services.