Closed
This organization closed in 2021. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The Olson Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2021, the foundation awarded a total of $44.1K across two grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$720K
64%
POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
Laie, HI
$104.1K
9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Olson Foundation?
No. The Olson Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Olson Foundation give?
The Olson Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California and Hawaii. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Olson Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Olson Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $165 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Olson Foundation make each year?
In 2021, The Olson Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $44 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Olson Foundation fund recently?
In 2021, The Olson Foundation awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC and POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Olson Foundation?
The Olson Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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