Elis Olsson Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
Elis Olsson Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in West Point, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $400,000 in 74 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$400,000
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$12.3 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $400,000 the year before.
27% 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 | $400,000 | 73 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 62 | $11.3 million |
| 2025 | $400,000 | 74 | $12.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elis Olsson Memorial Foundation Co 10980 Grantchester Way Suite 220, Columbia, MD 21044 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (443) 921-9951 |
| What to submit | Applications should be in written form and applicants should be qualifiied exempt charitable organizations. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted throughout the year. The applicant's exempt status must be current. |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to 501(c)(3) exempt organizations. |
What Elis Olsson Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 49 | $280,500 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $17,000 |
| New York | 2 | $16,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $15,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's School | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Arts Alive Inc | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Melvin Rosson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8356 | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Greater West Point Family YMCA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| The National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Thrive Virginia | General purpose | $15,000 |
| West Point Volunter Fire Dept & Rescue Squad | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Jamestown Yorktown Foundation | General purpose | $11,000 |
| American Red Cross for California Wildfires | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief for Hurricane Melissa | General purpose | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Northern Neck-Middlesex Free Health Clinic | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Science Museum of Virginia Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Andrews School | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Walkerton Community Fire Association | General purpose | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross for Texas Floods | Texas floods | $5,000 |
| Angels of Mercy Medical Clinic | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Beach Food Pantry Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Boykin Spaniel Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Bridges of Change | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Christchurch School | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Community Care Clinic of Dare | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Feedmore | General purpose | $5,000 |
| International Medical Corps | For israel and gaza | $5,000 |
| Jacob's Ladder Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Preschool | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Proclaiming Grace Outreach | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Remote Area Medical | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Cornerstone Community Development Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Doorways | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Menokin Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| United Nations | Ukraine support | $5,000 |
| Victory Junction Gang Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University - Massey Cancer Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Virginia Union University | General purpose | $5,000 |
| West Point Ministers Association | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- C Elis Olsson
- Lisa O Everett
Questions people ask
Does Elis Olsson Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted throughout the year. The applicant's exempt status must be current..
How much does Elis Olsson Memorial Foundation give?
$400,000 in tax year 2025, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Elis Olsson Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists C Elis Olsson (President & Chairman) and Lisa O Everett (Secretary/Treasurer & Director).
What does Elis Olsson Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.