John R Oltman Charitable Foundation
The John R Oltman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Avon, Colorado. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including animal welfare, Alzheimer’s research and support, hospice care, housing, health, education, and religious life.
John R Oltman Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: John R Oltman Charitable Foundation gave $66K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Illinois. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,550
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +46.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,599
- -41.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $900,712
- +4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (5 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John R Oltman Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. No formal application exists; a letter requesting a contribution is sufficient. The filing lists Janet Oltman as the contact. Contributions are made only to organizations qualifying under IRC Section 170(c).
- Contact
Application contact: Janet Oltman
Mailing address: PO Box 8069, Avon, CO 81620
Phone: (970) 748-8927
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John R Oltman Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimers Research Foundation ($8K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
197 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 197 grants of 197 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Illinois (23%), Colorado (22%), New York (13%), Georgia (12%), and Washington, DC (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John R Oltman Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 41 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $720; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2021) to $76K (2023). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimers Research Foundation St Simmons Island, GA | General Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | General Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States Washington, DC | General Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Peta Norfolk, VA | General Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | General Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley Phoenix, AZ | General Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley Avon, CO | General Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Vail Church Avon, CO | General Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| University of Illinois I Fund Urbana, IL | General Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Caregiver Connections Avon, CO | General Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $900,712 | $124,162 | $89,427 | $65,550 | 41 | $68,101 | $111,088 | $55,546 |
| 2023 | $865,977 | $100,325 | $91,553 | $76,450 | 28 | $79,002 | $87,696 | $51,227 |
| 2022 | $857,205 | $50,695 | $76,408 | $60,550 | 35 | $63,155 | $38,273 | $54,019 |
| 2021 | $882,918 | $69,309 | $67,854 | $51,250 | 45 | $53,840 | $55,395 | $63,069 |
| 2020 | $881,463 | $55,049 | $68,473 | $52,000 | 48 | — | $42,386 | $54,332 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John R Oltman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2024 — 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 grant recipients include organizations with varied missions. For example, Hospice of the Valley says its mission is “bringing comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to our community.” Roundup River Ranch says it provides free, medically supported camp programs for children with life-altering diagnoses and their families. The Macular Degeneration Association says it works to find a cure for macular degeneration and shares research findings and educational programs. The Kane County Farm Bureau Foundation says it promotes education, leadership development, and research in agriculture.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $65,550. Grants ranged from $250 to $8,000, with a median of $1,000. Its grant totals were $76,450 across 28 grants in 2023 and $60,550 across 35 grants in 2022.
The largest 2024 grants included $8,000 to Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, $7,000 to ASPCA, $5,000 each to the Humane Society of the United States and PETA, and $4,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association and Hospice of the Valley. Other notable grants were $3,000 each to Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley and The Vail Church, and $2,000 each to Caregiver Connections, Mt Olive Academic Foundation, and Vail Health Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janet Oltman as president, treasurer, and secretary, and Don Goldacker as director.
John R Oltman Charitable Foundation is led by Janet Oltman, President, Treasurer & Secretary on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janet Oltman
President, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Goldacker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jan Oltman (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: John R. Oltman (2020–2022) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 John R Oltman Charitable Foundation
How much does John R Oltman Charitable Foundation give each year?
John R Oltman Charitable Foundation gave $66K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 28 grants.
What is John R Oltman Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
John R Oltman Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,599, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John R Oltman Charitable Foundation that year got $720 on average.
Where does John R Oltman Charitable Foundation give grants?
John R Oltman Charitable Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (22%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants), Avon, CO (4 grants), Vail, CO (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does John R Oltman Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John R Oltman Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John R Oltman Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
John R Oltman Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimers Research Foundation ($8,000), ASPCA ($7,000) and Humane Society of the United States ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John R Oltman Charitable Foundation?
John R Oltman Charitable Foundation reported $901K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John R Oltman Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grant recipients include organizations with varied missions. For example, Hospice of the Valley says its mission is “bringing comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to our community.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John R Oltman Charitable Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John R Oltman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
John R Oltman Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4054942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John R Oltman Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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