Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $169,000 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$169,000
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,000 the year before.
23% 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 | $150,000 | 39 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 41 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $169,000 | 43 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Delmar and Audria M Olson Family 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 Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 11 | $80,500 |
| Florida | 26 | $69,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $7,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,500 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran Church New Era | General support | $35,000 |
| The Plymouth Harbor Foundation | General support | $12,500 |
| WSLR Inc | General support | $12,000 |
| Friends of the Playhouse | General support | $11,000 |
| Albion Healthcare Alliance | General support | $7,500 |
| Friends of Albions Animals | General support | $7,500 |
| Homer Historical Society | General support | $6,000 |
| Library Foundation for Sarasota County | General support | $6,000 |
| Lakeshore Museum Center | General support | $5,000 |
| St Pauls Lutheran Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Feline Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Caring Collective Inc | General support | $3,500 |
| Wedu Television (PBS) | General support | $3,000 |
| White Lake United Methodist Church | General support | $3,000 |
| Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center | General support | $3,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Sarasota | General support | $3,000 |
| Harvest House | General support | $3,000 |
| Season of Sharing | General support | $3,000 |
| Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum | General support | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $2,500 |
| Glasserschoenbaum Human Services Center Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Florida Studio Theatre | General support | $2,000 |
| Flyers Rights Education Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| Dogs Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County | General support | $2,000 |
| Walk the Beat White Lake | General support | $2,000 |
| Illinois Masonic Charities Fund | General support | $1,500 |
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches | General support | $1,000 |
| Innocence Project | General support | $1,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | General support | $1,000 |
| Camps Leelanau & Kohana | General support | $1,000 |
| Big Waters Land Trust Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Urbanite Theatre Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | General support | $1,000 |
| Wusf 897 FM | General support | $1,000 |
| Senior Friendship Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Safe Children Coalition | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Selby Public Library | General support | $1,000 |
| Sarasota Film Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Nature Center at Celery Fields | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary A Olson
- Barbara L Rafaill
Questions people ask
Does Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation give?
$169,000 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary A Olson (Trustee) and Barbara L Rafaill (Trustee).
What does Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and animals.