Charles Olson Foundation
Charles Olson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Charles Olson Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles Olson Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $5,435
- +987.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $5,435
- +987.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,435
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Charles Olson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Emmanuel Lutheran Church ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Charles Olson Foundation gives
- In 2022 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2021) to $5K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Lutheran Church Naples, FL | General | $5,435 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $23 | $8,470 | $5,435 | 1 | $6,953 | $384 |
| 2021 | $8,447 | $1 | $525 | $500 | 1 | $513 | $429 |
| 2020 | $8,971 | $2 | $535 | — | — | — | $455 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Olson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $384 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles Olson Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Charles Olson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Olson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Charles Olson Foundation
How much does Charles Olson Foundation give each year?
Charles Olson Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $500 across 1 grant.
Where does Charles Olson Foundation operate?
Charles Olson Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Minnesota.
How much is Charles Olson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Charles Olson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $384 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Charles Olson Foundation's EIN?
Charles Olson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0803907. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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