Olsson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Olsson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,600 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $4,800 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$80,600
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$4,800
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $72,100 the year before.
56% 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 | $75,500 | 15 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $72,100 | 16 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $80,600 | 16 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John S Olsson 3630 Potomac Ln, Lincoln, NE 68516 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 421-7241 |
| What to submit | LETTER-501(c)(3) organizations. Detailed description of project & budget for funds. Include IRS exemption letter. |
| Deadlines | March 15. |
| Restrictions | Organizations in Nebraska with primary focus on lincoln. (lancaster county) |
What Olsson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 16 | $80,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Service Lincoln | General | $20,000 |
| Tabitha Foundation | General | $7,500 |
| Lighthouse | General | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Lincoln | General | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Lincoln | General | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Lincoln Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Ive Got A Name | General | $5,000 |
| Malone Community Center | General | $5,000 |
| Foundation for LPS | General | $4,600 |
| Bright Lights | General | $4,000 |
| Lincoln Literacy Council | General | $3,000 |
| Audubon Nebraska | General | $2,500 |
| Visionary Youth | General | $2,500 |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach | General | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Orchestra Association | General | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Trail Foundation | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John S Olsson
- Elizabeth Olsson
- Matthew J Olsson
- John Lewis
- Jack A Olsson
Questions people ask
Does Olsson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15..
How much does Olsson Family Foundation give?
$80,600 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $4,800.
Who runs Olsson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John S Olsson (President), Elizabeth Olsson (Vice President), Matthew J Olsson (Trustee) and John Lewis (Secretary / Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Olsson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.