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The Carol and Robert Olson Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that primarily engages in relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing a tailored approach to grantmaking. 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
BRUNSWICK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
CRYSTAL, MN
$14.7K
8%

PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATED
IPSWICH, MA
$11.3K
6%

ALFRED UNIVERSITY
ALFRED, NY
$11K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CAROL AND ROBERT OLSON FOUNDATION?
No. THE CAROL AND ROBERT OLSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CAROL AND ROBERT OLSON FOUNDATION give?
THE CAROL AND ROBERT OLSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maine, Minnesota, and Massachusetts. 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 CAROL AND ROBERT OLSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CAROL AND ROBERT OLSON FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,037. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CAROL AND ROBERT OLSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE CAROL AND ROBERT OLSON FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $16 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CAROL AND ROBERT OLSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE CAROL AND ROBERT OLSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include BRUNSWICK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATED, and ALFRED UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CAROL AND ROBERT OLSON FOUNDATION?
THE CAROL AND ROBERT OLSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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