Carl G Olson Foundation
Carl G Olson Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $30.
Carl G Olson Foundation at a glance
In short: Carl G Olson Foundation gave $31K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $10K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $30,918
- -98.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $10,306
- -98.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,306
- Primary geography
- Arizona (67% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Carl G Olson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Water Missions International ($10K). Together the top 3 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Carl G Olson Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $2.4M (2020). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water Missions International Charleston, SC | General Purpose | $10,306 |
| Center for Arizona Policy Phoenix, AZ | General Purpose | $10,306 |
| Alliance Defense Fund Scottsdale, AZ | General Purpose | $10,306 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $160 | $46,147 | $30,918 | 3 | $36,012 | $30 | $1,816 |
| 2020 | $45,987 | $921,023 | $2,460,819 | $2,443,419 | 3 | — | $913,335 | $28,153 |
| 2019 | $1,585,783 | $157,668 | $26,354 | — | — | — | $134,129 | $144,896 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carl G Olson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carl G Olson Foundation is led by Victoria Brooke Adams, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Victoria Brooke Adams
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lee Caryl Adams (2019) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Carl G Olson Foundation
How much does Carl G Olson Foundation give each year?
Carl G Olson Foundation gave $31K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $2.4M across 3 grants.
What is Carl G Olson Foundation's typical grant size?
Carl G Olson Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $10,306, and its average grant was $10,306, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carl G Olson Foundation give grants?
Carl G Olson Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (33%).
Does Carl G Olson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Carl G Olson Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Carl G Olson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Carl G Olson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Carl G Olson Foundation's EIN?
Carl G Olson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1623310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 16, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work Carl G Olson Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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