The Olive Branch Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Olive Branch Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Canton, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $252,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $13,000 and the largest $225,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$252,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$13,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$255,193
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $255,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $255,000 | 2 | $415,938 |
| 2024 | $252,000 | 4 | $255,193 |
How to apply
| Contact | Marshall B Belden Jr 612 Market Ave South, Canton, OH 44702 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 456-7900 |
| What to submit | Applications must be in writing and specify purpose, background of organization, and amount requested. |
| Restrictions | Science, Medicine, Literature, Philosophy, Environmental Science, or Sociology |
What The Olive Branch Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 2 | $226,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $26,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maharishi Integrative Health Foundation | Promote the Transcendental Meditation program and other aspects of Maharishi Vedic Science | $225,000 |
| Wildlife Habitat Conservancy Inc | Protection and development of greenspace, reforestation, and land for the benefit of wildlife | $25,000 |
| J Babe Stearn Boys Club | To enable all young people to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship. | $1,000 |
| Maharishi Foundation | Promote education and training in the transcendental meditation program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marshall B Belden Jr
- Diana Davis Belden
- James Bagnola
Questions people ask
Does The Olive Branch Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Olive Branch Foundation Inc give?
$252,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $13,000.
Who runs The Olive Branch Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Marshall B Belden Jr (Trustee), Diana Davis Belden (Trustee) and James Bagnola (Trustee).
What does The Olive Branch Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.