Olson Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Olson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Livingston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.5 million in 73 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $565,900. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$565,900
- Assets$51.3 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
32% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 24 | $41.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 55 | $46.6 million |
| 2025 | $2.5 million | 73 | $51.3 million |
How to apply
Olson Family 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 Olson Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to Oklahoma. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 32 | $1.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $207,250 |
| Virginia | 4 | $176,000 |
| New York | 3 | $145,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $123,961 |
| Florida | 2 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $90,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $70,000 |
| California | 2 | $53,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wings | General | $565,900 |
| Ukraine Focus | General | $135,000 |
| Wild Care Foundation | General | $128,881 |
| The USA Track & Field Foundation Inc | General | $123,961 |
| Make Promises Happen | General | $74,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General | $70,000 |
| Water 4 Mercy Inc | General | $65,000 |
| American Red Cross | General | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $50,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General | $50,000 |
| Mercy Ships | General | $50,000 |
| National Cowboy Museum | General | $50,000 |
| Blaze's Tribute Equine Rescue | General | $40,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund Inc | General | $40,000 |
| Oeta Foundation | General | $40,000 |
| SW Reservation Aid | General | $40,000 |
| Zero Waste Washington | General | $40,000 |
| National Public Radio | General | $35,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | General | $35,000 |
| Cato Institute | General | $34,750 |
| Committee for A Responsible Federal Budget | General | $34,000 |
| Edmond Family Counseling Inc | General | $34,000 |
| Edmond Mobile Meals Inc | General | $34,000 |
| Edmond Public Schools Foundation Inc | General | $34,000 |
| Library Endowment Trust | General | $34,000 |
| Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs | General | $34,000 |
| Foundation for Prader-Willi Research | General | $33,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | General | $30,000 |
| Ok Museum of Art | General | $30,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | General | $30,000 |
| The Bloedel Reserve | General | $30,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General | $26,715 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | General | $25,000 |
| Edmond Historic Preservation Trust | General | $25,000 |
| Music and Memory | General | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma Zoological Society | General | $25,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General | $25,000 |
| Regional Food Bank | General | $23,125 |
| American Wildhorse Campaign | General | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory Olson
- Sandra J Olson
- Donna Cossandra Olson
Questions people ask
Does Olson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Olson Family Foundation Inc give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2025, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Olson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregory Olson (Secretary/Treasurer/Direct), Sandra J Olson (President/Director) and Donna Cossandra Olson (Honorary Director).
What does Olson Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, arts and culture and environment and conservation.