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Jacqueline Rayot Olsson Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Portland, Oregon · EIN 931274620

Jacqueline Rayot Olsson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $28,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $26,000 the year before.

17% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$23,7505$642,694
2024$26,0005$680,262
2025$28,0006$762,021

How to apply

Jacqueline Rayot Olsson Charitable 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Jacqueline Rayot Olsson Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.

StateGrantsAmount
Oregon5$26,000
Washington1$2,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Psu- School of Fine Arts
Portland, OR
Program activities$10,000
The Portland Ballet
Portland, OR
Program activities$6,000
Polaris Dance School
Portland, OR
Program activities$5,000
Boy Scouts of America
Portland, OR
Program activities$3,000
Woodhaven School
Portland, OR
Program activities$2,000
Grass Valley Elem - Music Program
Camas, WA
Program activities$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Jacqueline Rayot Olsson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Jacqueline Rayot Olsson Charitable Foundation give?

$28,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.

Who runs Jacqueline Rayot Olsson Charitable Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Lisa A Joerin (President), Melissa S Andal (Vp/Treasurer) and Collin C Ard (Secretary).

What does Jacqueline Rayot Olsson Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.

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