Olson-Kulka Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Olson-Kulka Foundation is a private foundation in Southfield, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $28,900 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,750. 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$28,900
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,750
- Assets$835,652
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $23,720 the year before.
37% 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 | $14,090 | 25 | $747,244 |
| 2024 | $23,720 | 47 | $768,796 |
| 2025 | $28,900 | 49 | $835,652 |
How to apply
Olson-Kulka 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 Olson-Kulka Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 37 | $25,650 |
| Ohio | 2 | $650 |
| Virginia | 2 | $550 |
| New York | 1 | $300 |
| Georgia | 1 | $250 |
| Iowa | 1 | $250 |
| Indiana | 1 | $250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lumen Christi Foundation | General Fund | $2,750 |
| Focus Hope | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Clonlara | General Fund | $1,200 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Covenant House Detroit | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Andy's Angels | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Jackson Community Food Pantry | General Fund | $1,000 |
| John George Home | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Most Holy Trinity Parrish | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Solanus Mission | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Life Church Grand Haven | General Fund | $800 |
| Dawn Farms | General Fund | $750 |
| Food Gatherers | General Fund | $750 |
| SAY Detroit | General Fund | $750 |
| Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home | General Fund | $550 |
| Arbor Hospice | General Fund | $500 |
| Detroit Phoenix Center | General Fund | $500 |
| Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries | General Fund | $500 |
| Haven Detroit | General Fund | $500 |
| Hospice of Lenawee | General Fund | $500 |
| Muskegon Museum of Art | General Fund | $500 |
| Muskegon Rescue Mission | General Fund | $500 |
| Penrickton Center for Blind Children | General Fund | $500 |
| Salvation Army Jackson | General Fund | $500 |
| Scripps Howard Foundation | General Fund | $500 |
| Soul Forward Sober Companions | General Fund | $500 |
| St Vincent and Sara Fisher Center | General Fund | $500 |
| The Hudson Foundation | General Fund | $500 |
| Marine Toys for Tots | General Fund | $300 |
| Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers | General Fund | $300 |
| Adrian Dominican Sisters | General Fund | $250 |
| American Heart Association | General Fund | $250 |
| Cascades Humane Society | General Fund | $250 |
| Catholic Charities | General Fund | $250 |
| Children's Healing Center | General Fund | $250 |
| Benedictine Sisters of Erie | General Fund | $250 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General Fund | $250 |
| Jackson Interfaith Shelter | General Fund | $250 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | General Fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Kulka
- Terrence B Kulka
- Barry R Bess
Questions people ask
Does Olson-Kulka Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Olson-Kulka Foundation give?
$28,900 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Olson-Kulka Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Kulka (President), Terrence B Kulka (Vice President) and Barry R Bess (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Olson-Kulka Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and health.