Olive Bridge Fund
Olive Bridge Fund is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Olive Bridge Fund at a glance
In short: Olive Bridge Fund gave $2.2M across 15 grants in 2022 (avg $148K), mostly in Oregon. 40% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,219,954
- +43.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 15
- -75.4% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $147,997
- +483.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (76% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Olive Bridge Fund
- 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. Its 2022 filing is marked as final, so this is not presented as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2626, New York, NY 10009-8777
Phone: (475) 215-7300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Olive Bridge Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Oregon Community Foundation ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
204 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 190 grants of 204 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 24% to recipients in New York. The filing also reports shares rounded to 0% for West Virginia and South Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Olive Bridge Fund open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $323K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 53% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving grew 118% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 216% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2019) to $2.2M (2022). In 2022 it made 15 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR | For the Donee Organizations Charitable Use | $1,400,754 |
| Marc Charitable Fund New York, NY | For the Donee Organizations Charitable Use | $520,500 |
| Catlin Gabel School Portland, OR | For the Donee Organizations Charitable Use | $250,000 |
| Klamath Community College Foundation Klamath Falls, OR | For the Donee Organization's Charitable Use | $10,000 |
| Central Oregon Community College Foundation Bend, OR | For the Donee Organization's Charitable Use | $5,000 |
| Hadassah New York, NY | For the Donee Organizations Charitable Use | $5,000 |
| Harney County Supporting Our Students Hines, OR | For the Donee Organizations Charitable Use | $5,000 |
| Oregon Coast Community College Foundation Newport, OR | For the Donee Organization's Charitable Use | $5,000 |
| Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Educ Portland, OR | For the Donee Organizations Charitable Use | $5,000 |
| Rogue Community College Foundation Grants Pass, OR | For the Donee Organizations Charitable Use | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $3,026,554 | $3,082,603 | $2,219,954 | 15 | $2,447,990 | $1,338,635 | $1,132,961 |
| 2021 | $33,923,727 | $4,385,750 | $2,155,730 | $1,548,000 | 61 | $1,602,454 | $3,180,717 | $1,512,320 |
| 2020 | $27,290,993 | $1,709,973 | $1,533,030 | $1,100,000 | 62 | — | $1,301,012 | $1,330,654 |
| 2019 | $26,043,376 | $1,152,018 | $1,790,119 | $1,019,031 | 66 | — | $403,165 | $1,333,505 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Olive Bridge Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2022 — 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 fund is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for schools and community college foundations in Oregon, as well as charitable organizations in New York and elsewhere. For example, Catlin Gabel School says its mission is to foster compassionate and curious citizens by inspiring a love of learning and responsible action. Klamath Community College Foundation says it supports Klamath Community College District, while Rogue Community College Foundation says it promotes the college’s educational, scientific, and charitable activities.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the fund reported 15 grants totaling $2,219,954. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,400,754, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $1,400,754 to Oregon Community Foundation, $520,500 to Marc Charitable Fund, and $250,000 to Catlin Gabel School. The filing describes these grants as for the recipient organizations’ charitable use.
Other 2022 recipients included Klamath Community College Foundation ($10,000), Rogue Community College Foundation ($5,000), Oregon Coast Community College Foundation ($5,000), Jesuit High School Foundation ($3,100), Jewish Federation of Greater Portland ($1,800), Holler Health Justice Inc ($1,000), and South Dakota Access for Every Woman ($1,000). The stated missions of those grantees include supporting college students and educational opportunities, strengthening the Jewish community, organizing around health and social justice in Appalachian communities, and helping women access resources to make their own choices.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Joshua L. Steiner as president, Elizabeth Steiner Hayward as vice president and treasurer, and Antoinette Delruelle as secretary.
Olive Bridge Fund is led by Joshua L. Steiner, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Joshua L. Steiner
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward
Vice President & Treasurer
Vice President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Antoinette Delruelle
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Prudence L. Steiner (2019–2020) — President & Secretary
- Former: Susan E. Linder (2019–2020) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Olive Bridge Fund
How much does Olive Bridge Fund give each year?
Olive Bridge Fund gave $2.2M across 15 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $1.5M across 61 grants.
What is Olive Bridge Fund's typical grant size?
Olive Bridge Fund's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $147,997, across 15 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Olive Bridge Fund that year got $323K on average.
Where does Olive Bridge Fund give grants?
Olive Bridge Fund gives mostly in Oregon: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (6 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Olive Bridge Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Olive Bridge Fund's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For the Donee Organizations Charitable Use" (11 grants) and "For the Donee Organization's Charitable Use" (4 grants).
Who are Olive Bridge Fund's largest grantees?
Olive Bridge Fund's largest 2022 grantees include Oregon Community Foundation ($1,400,754), Marc Charitable Fund ($520,500) and Catlin Gabel School ($250,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Olive Bridge Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for schools and community college foundations in Oregon, as well as charitable organizations in New York and elsewhere. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Olive Bridge Fund?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Olive Bridge Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Olive Bridge Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Olive Bridge Fund's EIN?
Olive Bridge Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6161669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does Olive Bridge Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 30, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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