Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation
The Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2025, it reported making 43 grants totaling $169,000 to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Michigan and Florida.
Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation gave $169K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Michigan. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $169,000
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,930
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,902,929
- -0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (8 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 803878, Chicago, IL 60680
Phone: (312) 630-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trinity Lutheran Church New Era ($35K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 187 grants of 187 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 41% to recipients in Florida. Recipients in Illinois received 4%, Nebraska 3%, and the District of Columbia 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 43 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2020) to $169K (2025). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran Church New Era New Era, MI | General Support | $35,000 |
| The Plymouth Harbor Foundation Sarasota, FL | General Support | $12,500 |
| WSLR Inc Sarasota, FL | General Support | $12,000 |
| Friends of the Playhouse Whitehall, MI | General Support | $11,000 |
| Albion Healthcare Alliance Albion, MI | General Support | $7,500 |
| Friends of Albions Animals Albion, MI | General Support | $7,500 |
| Homer Historical Society Homer, IL | General Support | $6,000 |
| Library Foundation for Sarasota County Sarasota, FL | General Support | $6,000 |
| Lakeshore Museum Center Muskegon, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Pauls Lutheran Foundation Beatrice, NE | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,902,929 | $192,079 | $201,049 | $169,000 | 43 | $181,106 | $172,563 | $199,171 |
| 2024 | $1,911,689 | $155,467 | $180,405 | $150,000 | 41 | $161,741 | $137,670 | $182,895 |
| 2023 | $1,936,910 | $149,151 | $175,303 | $150,000 | 39 | $160,663 | $135,249 | $160,677 |
| 2022 | $1,963,823 | $86,934 | $169,497 | $140,000 | 28 | $150,846 | $72,053 | $161,448 |
| 2021 | $2,046,387 | $183,845 | $181,698 | $154,500 | 36 | $173,297 | $175,444 | $179,415 |
| 2020 | $2,044,279 | $-47,799 | $161,611 | $138,580 | 36 | — | $62,228 | $149,371 |
| 2019 | $2,254,437 | $95,188 | $171,270 | $145,926 | 33 | — | $84,200 | $148,818 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $199K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees describe a range of activities: WSLR Inc says it operates a community media arts center and low-power community radio station; St. Paul’s Lutheran Foundation says its grant supports St. Paul’s Lutheran Church; and Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center Inc says its mission is to provide a safe haven and promote empowerment, awareness, and social change to end domestic and sexual violence.
Other 2025 grantees describe work serving people in need, making theatre accessible, protecting children and strengthening families, offering film outreach and education, and advancing marine and environmental sciences through research, education, and public outreach. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $169,000. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $35,000 to Trinity Lutheran Church New Era in Michigan; $12,500 to The Plymouth Harbor Foundation in Florida; $12,000 to WSLR Inc in Florida; and $11,000 to Friends of the Playhouse in Michigan. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary A Olson and Barbara L Rafaill as trustees.
Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara L. Rafaill
Trustee
Successor Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary A. Olson
Trustee
Successor Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation
How much does Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation give each year?
Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation gave $169K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 41 grants.
What is Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,930, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation give grants?
Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Florida (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (18 grants), Albion, MI (3 grants), Whitehall, MI (2 grants) and Tampa, FL (2 grants).
Does Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Trinity Lutheran Church New Era ($35,000), The Plymouth Harbor Foundation ($12,500) and WSLR Inc ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation?
Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $181K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $199K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees describe a range of activities: WSLR Inc says it operates a community media arts center and low-power community radio station; St. Paul’s Lutheran Foundation says its grant supports St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation's EIN?
Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7253495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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