AI Summary
The John & Marilyn Olson Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, offering funding by invitation only. With a total of $88,000 awarded to 35 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TRUE GENTLEMAN FOUNDATION
$150K
14%
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF RICHLAND COUNTY
$72K
7%
RICHLAND COUNTY FOOD BANK INC
$53K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN & MARILYN OLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. JOHN & MARILYN OLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOHN & MARILYN OLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
JOHN & MARILYN OLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. 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 JOHN & MARILYN OLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN & MARILYN OLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOHN & MARILYN OLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JOHN & MARILYN OLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $88 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN & MARILYN OLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JOHN & MARILYN OLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include TRUE GENTLEMAN FOUNDATION, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF RICHLAND COUNTY, and RICHLAND COUNTY FOOD BANK INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN & MARILYN OLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
JOHN & MARILYN OLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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