Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $396,500 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$396,500
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $357,500 the year before.
24% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $357,500 | 53 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $396,500 | 58 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
Katherine L Olson Charitable 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 Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 39 | $265,000 |
| California | 4 | $38,000 |
| New York | 4 | $33,500 |
| Iowa | 3 | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $11,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $6,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $4,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNICEF | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $25,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $24,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violen | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $15,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $15,000 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $15,000 |
| Sarah's Circle | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $15,000 |
| Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Advancement Offic | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $15,000 |
| WBEZ Chicago Public Radio | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $15,000 |
| Women's Board of Northwestern Mem Hosp | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $15,000 |
| WTTW | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $15,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Women's Board Education Department | $10,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Friends of Kafika House | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Misericordia | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Scripps College | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Teach for America | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| The Anti-Cruelty Society | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Williams College | Alumni Fund | $10,000 |
| Women's Board Art Institute | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Mainstay Therapeutic Farm | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $7,500 |
| Heifer International | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| C J Jung Center | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| McCormick Theological Seminary | The Bowen Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Noble Network of Charter Schools | Summer of a Lifetime | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | The Women's Board Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | Block Art Museum | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of America | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Rogers Park Montessori School | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| The ALS Association | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| The ALS Association | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Angelic Organics Learning Center Inc | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $3,000 |
| Bay City News Foundation | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $3,000 |
| Bozeman Public School Foundation | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $3,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $3,000 |
| Hatch Inc | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $3,000 |
| Music Institute of Chicago | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine L Olson
Questions people ask
Does Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation give?
$396,500 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine L Olson (Trustee- Part-Time).
What does Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.