Olson Tom & Cynthia Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Olson Tom & Cynthia Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,200 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $33,400. 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$86,200
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$33,400
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $65,705 the year before.
64% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $68,259 | 23 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $65,705 | 30 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $86,200 | 28 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Olson Tom & Cynthia 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 Olson Tom & Cynthia Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 11 | $48,450 |
| Colorado | 15 | $35,750 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | General support | $33,400 |
| AMG Charitable Gift Foundation | General support | $11,000 |
| Friends of Lied | General support | $4,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $4,000 |
| Kimball Public Schools Foundation Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| No Co BBB Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Stepping Stones of Windsor | General support | $2,500 |
| University Schools Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Grace Village co Zion Lutheran Church | General support | $2,500 |
| Fullerton's Future Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Bankers Foundation of Colorado | General support | $2,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Northern CO | General support | $2,000 |
| The Success Foundation | General support | $1,250 |
| Teammates Mentoring Program | General support | $1,000 |
| Sidney Public School Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Cheyenne County Hopsital & Health Center Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Cheyenne County Community Center Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Plains West CASA | General support | $1,000 |
| Town of Lingle | General support | $1,000 |
| The Volunteer Fire Department of Lagrange | General support | $1,000 |
| Haxtun Education Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Weld Food Bank | General support | $1,000 |
| Windsor Warriors | General support | $1,000 |
| Foothills Gateway Rehabilition Center Foundation Trust | General support | $1,000 |
| The Boys & Girls Club of Weld County | General support | $1,000 |
| Northern Colorado Down Syndrome Assoc | General support | $500 |
| Lisco Reserve Fund | General support | $300 |
| The Kings Daughters | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas H Olson Jr
- Cynthia A Olson
- Kerstin O Eckstrom
- Lynne O Petro
Questions people ask
Does Olson Tom & Cynthia Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Olson Tom & Cynthia Family Foundation give?
$86,200 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Olson Tom & Cynthia Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas H Olson Jr (President, Secretary, & Treasurer), Cynthia A Olson (Director), Kerstin O Eckstrom (Director) and Lynne O Petro (Director).
What does Olson Tom & Cynthia Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and community development.