Olsson Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Olsson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $882,719 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $800,000. 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$882,719
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $382,149 the year before.
46% 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 | $396,352 | 22 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $382,149 | 22 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $882,719 | 22 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Olsson Foundation Inc 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 Olsson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 6 | $818,667 |
| Arizona | 3 | $11,667 |
| Colorado | 3 | $11,667 |
| Missouri | 3 | $11,217 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $9,167 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $6,667 |
| Iowa | 1 | $6,667 |
| Texas | 2 | $4,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Neb FD | Student and faculity programs for engineers | $800,000 |
| Oklahoma Engineering FD | Assit in admissions of students inengineer programs | $6,667 |
| Ace Mentor Program of Central Iowa | Mentoring for young adults | $6,667 |
| Denver Urban Gardners | Mentoring youthj | $6,667 |
| Girls Inc | Mentoring young women | $6,667 |
| KC STEM Alliance | Mentoring on math and science | $6,667 |
| Keep Phoenix Beautiful | Mentor youth on ecology | $6,667 |
| Arkansas Food Bank | Food for poverty level | $6,667 |
| Madonna Foundation | Rehabilitation services to physicaly injured peoples | $5,000 |
| Abide Omaha | Revitalize inner city neighborhoods | $2,500 |
| Dibs for Kids | Books for classrooms in north omaha | $2,500 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma | Food food for kids program | $2,500 |
| Friends of Bomla | Community endowment for dallas magnet schools | $2,500 |
| Collettes Children Home | Homeless single women andchildren in organge county | $2,500 |
| Phoenix Rsue Mission | Street outreach 800 hope totes for essentials | $2,500 |
| Sci Tech Insititute | Support of STEM education and workforce pathway | $2,500 |
| Sphe Colorado School of Mine | Science day funding asnd national conferce attendence | $2,500 |
| Raymore Peculiar School | Support STEM and robotics programs | $2,500 |
| Packs of Hope | Chidren entering fostger care | $2,500 |
| Green Works | Hands on enviromental programs for youth | $2,050 |
| Mentor Nebraska | Strive refugee mentorig for highschool - food provided program | $2,000 |
| The Net FW | Organization disrupts sex trafficing and supprt surviors | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brad Strittmatter
- Sean Baker
- John Olsson
Questions people ask
Does Olsson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Olsson Foundation Inc give?
$882,719 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Olsson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Brad Strittmatter (President), Sean Baker (Sec Treasuer) and John Olsson (Director).
What does Olsson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and science and research.