Nancy Nichols Olson Foundation

ROCKFORD, IL EIN: 36-4108737

Nancy Nichols Olson Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ROCKFORD, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $47K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$47K

+161.0% YoY

Grant Count

15

+114.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+21.8% YoY

About Nancy Nichols Olson Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Nancy Nichols Olson Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ROCKFORD, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $47K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

ARLINGTONCHAMPAIGNCHICAGOCHIPPEWA FALLSINDIANAPOLISIRVINGMACHESNEY PARKMINNEAPOLISROCKFORDROSCOESTATEN ISLANDSTERLING

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$12K$24K$35K$47K9 grants201911 grants202010 grants20219 grants20227 grants202315 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CH…$10KKEITH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL$10KMARSH CEMETARY ASSOCIATION$10KSOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVA…$5KYMCA OF ROCK RIVER VALLEY$3KROSECRANCE FOUNDATION$2KTUNNEL TO TOWERS$2KCHILDREN'S CANCER RESEAR…$1KHOPE VILLAGE - TINY HOUS…$1KBOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA$1K

Grant Size Distribution

52 grants across all recorded years

52<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Second Congregational Church ($10,000), Keith Country Day School ($10,000), Marsh Cemetary Association ($9,500).

RecipientPurposeAmount
MARSH CEMETARY ASSOCIATION ROCKFORD, ILCIVIC$9,500
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ROCKFORD, ILCIVIC$10,000
KEITH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL ROCKFORD, ILCIVIC$10,000
SHATTER OUR SILENCE ROCKFORD, ILCIVIC$600
RED SHED SCHOOL ROSCOE, ILCIVIC$250
ROSECRANCE FOUNDATION ROCKFORD, ILCIVIC$2,000
CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND MINNEAPOLIS, MNCIVIC$1,000
TUNNEL TO TOWERS STATEN ISLAND, NYCIVIC$2,000
HOPE VILLAGE - TINY HOUSING ALTERNA CHIPPEWA FALLS, WICIVIC$1,000
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IRVING, TXCIVIC$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

NOBEL D OLSONDIRECTOR$40K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
NOBEL D OLSONDIRECTOR$40,000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nancy Nichols Olson Foundation?

Nancy Nichols Olson Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ROCKFORD, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Nancy Nichols Olson Foundation operate?

Nancy Nichols Olson Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Nancy Nichols Olson Foundation award?

In 2024, Nancy Nichols Olson Foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $47K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Nancy Nichols Olson Foundation's EIN?

Nancy Nichols Olson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4108737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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