Olson Family Pooled Common Fund
Preselected recipients only
Olson Family Pooled Common Fund is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $81,550 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,550 and the largest $36,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$81,550
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,550
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $51,590 the year before.
58% 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 | $51,590 | 11 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $81,550 | 12 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Olson Family Pooled Common Fund 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 Family Pooled Common Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $61,350 |
| New York | 3 | $10,200 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inn Dwelling | Support 6 middle school studentswith high quality educationmentorship and enrichment programs | $36,000 |
| The Teak Fellowship | Transform lives & lift communitiesby providing nyc students accessto education & enrichment experiences | $10,000 |
| Hollywood Food Coalition | Rescue donated food & prepare healthy meals, hand out to-go mealsto unhoused and low-income neighbors | $10,000 |
| Community College of Philadelphia | Veterans education | $10,000 |
| Committee of Seventy | Informing & engaging voterspreparing poll workerscombatting misinformation | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | General internal medicinegift fund | $5,000 |
| ASPCA | Giving abused and homelessanimals a second chance at life | $100 |
| Woodmere Art Museum | Inspire creativity, learningand self-expression thruart and artists | $100 |
| National Audubon Society | Protect birds & the places they need | $100 |
| Chestnut Hill Community Association | Improving the qualityof life and encouraginga sense of community | $100 |
| Friends of Chestnut Hill Library | Donated books to public librariessponsored chidrens programssupported community programs | $100 |
| Wills Eye Foundation | Vision research, vision educationsaving the vision of patients | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert P Olson
- Elizabeth Q Olson
- Katherine Olson
- Ronald D Moyle
Questions people ask
Does Olson Family Pooled Common Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Olson Family Pooled Common Fund give?
$81,550 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,550.
Who runs Olson Family Pooled Common Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert P Olson (Trustee), Elizabeth Q Olson (Trustee), Katherine Olson (Trustee) and Ronald D Moyle (Trustee).
What does Olson Family Pooled Common Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.