Olson Family Foundation Inc
Olson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Livingston, Texas. Its 2025 IRS filing says it was created to provide financial assistance for religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or to prevent cruelty to animals or children within the United States or its possessions.
Olson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Olson Family Foundation Inc gave $2.5M across 73 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,463,907
- +25.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 73
- +32.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,752
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $27,346,927
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Olson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 Rainbow Drive Pmb 7465, Livingston, TX 77399
Phone: (405) 478-3300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Olson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wings ($566K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 188 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Livingston, Texas. Its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Oklahoma, which received 54% of the total. Other leading recipient states were DC (8%), Virginia (7%), New York (6%), and Ohio (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Olson Family Foundation Inc gives
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $224K (2020) to $2.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 73 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wings Edmond, OK | General | $565,900 |
| Ukraine Focus Lyndhurst, VA | General | $135,000 |
| Wild Care Foundation Noble, OK | General | $128,881 |
| The USA Track & Field Foundation Inc Salem, OH | General | $123,961 |
| Make Promises Happen Guthrie, OK | General | $74,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | General | $70,000 |
| Water 4 Mercy Inc Clearwater, FL | General | $65,000 |
| American Red Cross Oklahoma City, OK | General | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | General | $50,000 |
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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 | $27,346,927 | $3,127,228 | $2,536,621 | $2,463,907 | 73 | $2,463,907 | $3,083,830 | $2,328,002 |
| 2024 | $26,756,320 | $1,227,379 | $2,039,815 | $1,962,158 | 55 | $1,962,158 | $1,164,440 | $2,193,142 |
| 2023 | $27,568,756 | $1,139,456 | $2,231,834 | $2,139,840 | 24 | $2,139,840 | $1,064,026 | $1,743,982 |
| 2022 | $28,661,134 | $12,780,180 | $1,710,647 | $1,610,250 | 6 | $1,610,250 | $1,340,235 | $1,219,867 |
| 2021 | $17,591,601 | $8,730,454 | $391,073 | $292,000 | 30 | $292,000 | $1,225,503 | $1,035,476 |
| 2020 | $9,252,220 | $619,814 | $293,227 | $224,268 | 15 | — | $546,955 | $673,976 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Olson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose encompasses religious, scientific, literary, and educational purposes, as well as the prevention of cruelty to animals or children. Its 2025 grants included support for humanitarian aid, track and field programs, equine rescue, waste prevention, Native American rights, and water and agricultural development. These examples describe the work of grantees, not additional stated priorities of the foundation. For example, Ukraine Focus says it provides humanitarian aid and raises awareness of Ukraine; the USA Track & Field Foundation says it funds innovative track and field programs; and Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue says it rehabilitates and finds homes for neglected, starved, or abused horses.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 73 grants totaling $2,463,907. Grant amounts ranged from $35 to $565,900, with a median grant of $25,000. Its largest listed grants included $565,900 to WINGS, $135,000 to Ukraine Focus, $128,881 to Wild Care Foundation, and $123,961 to the USA Track & Field Foundation.
Other listed grants included $70,000 to the International Rescue Committee, $65,000 to Water 4 Mercy, and $50,000 each to the American Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, Environmental Defense Fund, Mercy Ships, and the National Cowboy Museum. The grantee descriptions indicate varied activities: the International Rescue Committee describes its work as helping people affected by conflict and disaster, while Water 4 Mercy describes work involving sustainable water and energy resources, agricultural development, and vocational training.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gregory Olson as secretary, treasurer, and director; Sandra J Olson as president and director; and Donna Cossandra Olson as honorary director.
Olson Family Foundation Inc is led by Sandra J. Olson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandra J. Olson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Cossandra Olson
Honorary Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory Olson
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Olson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Olson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Olson Family Foundation Inc gave $2.5M across 73 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 55 grants.
What is Olson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Olson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,752, across 73 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Olson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Olson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (8%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (19 grants), Washington, DC (9 grants), Edmond, OK (7 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Olson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Olson Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (73 of 73) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Olson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Olson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wings ($565,900), Ukraine Focus ($135,000) and Wild Care Foundation ($128,881), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Olson Family Foundation Inc?
Olson Family Foundation Inc reported $27.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Olson Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose encompasses religious, scientific, literary, and educational purposes, as well as the prevention of cruelty to animals or children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Olson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Olson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Olson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2192036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Olson Family Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Olson Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/olson-family-foundation-inc-morg_445432c3c7764cd6af9e9eec966268a7
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