The Olives Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Olives Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $238,173 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $3,384 and the largest $50,000. 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$238,173
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$3,384
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was up from $210,027 the year before.
34% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $225,104 | 36 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $210,027 | 30 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $238,173 | 32 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
The Olives 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 The Olives Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 19 | $145,740 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $65,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $9,000 |
| New York | 3 | $7,100 |
| Colorado | 2 | $6,112 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $2,021 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,200 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unm Me Scholarship Fund-Olives Family | Endowed scholarship | $50,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | General admin donations | $27,500 |
| Georgia Center for Child Advocacy | General admin donations | $25,309 |
| Albuquerque Public Schools Foundation | Eldorado hs scholarship | $15,000 |
| Chris 180 | General admin donations | $14,000 |
| Lifeline Animal Project | General admin donations | $12,000 |
| The Giving Kitchen | General admin donations | $11,678 |
| Friends of Moving Mountains | General admin donations | $10,000 |
| Mars Hill University | Ed hoffmeyer memoriam scholarship | $9,000 |
| Next Gen Men | General admin donations | $6,234 |
| Families First | General admin donations | $6,000 |
| Young Life | General admin donations | $5,175 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation | General admin donations | $5,000 |
| Uga Embark Program | General admin donations | $5,000 |
| Uga Parents Council Foudnation | General admin donations | $5,000 |
| ASPCA | General admin donations | $3,600 |
| Our House | General admin donations | $3,168 |
| Gateway Center | General admin donations | $3,069 |
| Atlanta Humane Society | General admin donations | $3,000 |
| Atlanta Mission | General admin donations | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Action | General admin donations | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army of Atlanta | General admin donations | $2,750 |
| SPLC | General admin donations | $1,200 |
| Atlanta Lab Rescue | General admin donations | $1,032 |
| Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation | General admin donations | $1,021 |
| Arc-Southeast | General admin donations | $1,000 |
| Clemson Dabo All in Foundation | General admin donations | $1,000 |
| Feminist Women's Health Center | General admin donations | $1,000 |
| If When How | General admin donations | $1,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer | 3 day walk | $1,000 |
| Dale House | General admin donations | $937 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | General admin donations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lane Olives
- Merrick Olives
Questions people ask
Does The Olives Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Olives Family Foundation Inc give?
$238,173 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $3,384.
Who runs The Olives Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lane Olives (Vice President) and Merrick Olives (President).
What does The Olives Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and human services.