George and Carol Olmsted Foundation
Preselected recipients only
George and Carol Olmsted Foundation is a private foundation in Falls Church, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $14,224 and the largest $115,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$14,224
- Largest grant$115,000
- Assets$48.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 72 | $46.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 69 | $48.5 million |
How to apply
George and Carol Olmsted 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What George and Carol Olmsted Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 61 | $706,370 |
| Colorado | 1 | $115,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $115,000 |
| New York | 1 | $115,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $26,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Air Force Academy Association of Graduates and Foundation | Undergraduate overseas travel, student conference | $115,000 |
| US Military Academy Association of Graduates | Undergraduate overseas travel, student conference | $115,000 |
| US Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation | Undergraduate overseas travel, student conference | $115,000 |
| Individual | Tuition year 1, tuition year 2, grant year 2 | $33,123 |
| University of North Georgia Foundation | Undergraduate immersion travel | $26,000 |
| Norwich University | Undergraduate immersion travel | $25,000 |
| Individual | Tuition year 1, grant year 1, scholar language | $24,235 |
| Individual | Grant year 1, spouse language | $23,057 |
| Individual | Tuition year 1, grant year 2 | $21,422 |
| Individual | Tuition year 1, tuition year 2, grant year 2, spouse language | $20,057 |
| The Citadel Foundation | Undergraduate immersion travel | $20,000 |
| US Coast Guard Academy | Undergraduate immersion travel | $20,000 |
| Virginia Military Institute Foundation | Undergraduate immersion travel | $20,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | Undergraduate immersion travel | $20,000 |
| Individual | Tuition year 1, tuition year 2, grant year 2 | $19,328 |
| Individual | Tuition year 1, grant year 1, spouse language, fam trip exp | $19,245 |
| Individual | Tuition year 2, grant year 2, spouse language | $19,106 |
| Individual | Tuition year 2, grant year 2, spouse language | $17,806 |
| Individual | Tuition year 1, grant year 1, fam trip exp | $17,318 |
| Individual | Tuition year 1, tuition year 2, grant year 2 | $16,931 |
| Individual | Grant year 1, spouse language, scholar language | $16,894 |
| Individual | Tuition year 1, grant year 1, fam trip exp | $16,727 |
| Individual | Grant year 1, fam trip exp | $16,574 |
| Individual | Grant year 2, spouse language | $16,225 |
| Individual | Grant year 1, fam trip exp | $16,156 |
| Individual | Grant year 1, spouse language | $16,000 |
| Individual | Tuition year 2, grant year 2 | $15,888 |
| Individual | Tuition year 1, tuition year 2, grant year 2, spouse language | $15,503 |
| Individual | Grant year 1, fam trip exp | $15,377 |
| The Society of the Cincinnati | Public education | $15,000 |
| Individual | Tuition year 1, grant year 1, fam trip exp | $14,557 |
| Individual | Grant year 1, fam trip exp | $14,494 |
| Individual | Grant year 1, fam trip exp | $14,472 |
| Individual | Tuition year 1, tuition year 2, grant year 2, spouse language | $14,239 |
| Individual | Tuition year 1, tuition year 2, grant year 2, spouse language | $14,224 |
| Individual | Tuition year 1, grant year 1, fam trip exp | $12,995 |
| Individual | Tuition year 1, grant year 1, fam trip exp | $12,963 |
| Individual | Tuition year 1, grant year 2 | $12,680 |
| Individual | Tuition year 2, grant year 2 | $12,278 |
| Individual | Grant year 2 | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce K Scott
- Mark B Elfendahl
- Sean J Cosden
- James G Foggo
- Kurt W Tidd
- Kristie A Kenney
- Steven M Shepro
- Patrick J Donahue
- Nadja Y West
- Robert A Gleckler
- Michal Polidor
- Jonathan Ahlstrom
- Edward V Holton
Questions people ask
Does George and Carol Olmsted Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George and Carol Olmsted Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $14,224.
Who runs George and Carol Olmsted Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce K Scott (President), Mark B Elfendahl (Executive Vice President), Sean J Cosden (Vice President) and James G Foggo (Chairman) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does George and Carol Olmsted Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and veterans.