Olson Family Foundation Trust
Olson Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Orange, California. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in California, Missouri, New Mexico, and Florida.
Olson Family Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Olson Family Foundation Trust gave $310K across 12 grants in 2023 (avg $26K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $310,000
- +0.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $25,833
- +0.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,879,597
- -5.7% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (53% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Olson Family Foundation Trust
- 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: 2382 N San Miguel Drive, Orange, CA 92867-8601
Phone: (909) 861-5090
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Olson Family Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Salem Lutheran Church- Forgiven Loa ($100K). Together the top 10 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 38 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in California (53%), Missouri (37%), New Mexico (6%), and Florida (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Olson Family Foundation Trust gives
- 100% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−9%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $308K (2022) to $340K (2020). In 2023 it made 12 grants totaling $310K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Lutheran Church- Forgiven Loa Orange, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Lutheran Bible Translators Concordia, MO | General | $80,000 |
| Concordia Seminary St Louis St. Louis, MO | General | $35,000 |
| Vision International University Ramona, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Faith Comes by Hearing Albuquerque, NM | General | $20,000 |
| Fikisha Irvine, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Souther Fullerton, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Animal Assistance League of Orange Midway City, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Concordia University Irvine- Music Irvine, CA | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,879,597 | $168,968 | $343,898 | $310,000 | 12 | $310,000 | $95,858 | $231,730 |
| 2022 | $3,054,527 | $50,115 | $333,344 | $308,200 | 12 | $308,200 | $63,940 | $291,139 |
| 2021 | $3,340,256 | $183,472 | $344,691 | $313,200 | 13 | $313,200 | $151,981 | $262,055 |
| 2020 | $3,435,429 | $176,301 | $367,879 | $339,700 | 1 | — | $148,122 | $231,910 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Olson Family Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $232K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants include support for organizations involved in Bible translation, Christian ministry and education, social services, and animal assistance. For example, Lutheran Bible Translators describes its mission as making God’s Word accessible in people’s heart languages. Orange County Rescue Mission says it provides assistance including guidance, counseling, education, job training, shelter, food, clothing, health care, and independent-living communities. The Sheepfold says it shelters abused and homeless women and their children in Southern California and helps mothers work toward independent living.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $310,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grants were $100,000 to Salem Lutheran Church, $80,000 to Lutheran Bible Translators, $35,000 to Concordia Seminary St. Louis, $25,000 to Vision International University, and $20,000 to Faith Comes By Hearing. Other listed 2023 recipients included Fikisha, Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, Wycliffe Bible Translators, Animal Assistance League of Orange, Concordia University Irvine, Orange County Rescue Mission, and The Sheepfold.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Craig Olson and Jane Olson as trustees.
Olson Family Foundation Trust's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Craig Olson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane Olson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Trust
How much does Olson Family Foundation Trust give each year?
Olson Family Foundation Trust gave $310K across 12 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $308K across 12 grants.
What is Olson Family Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Olson Family Foundation Trust's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,833, across 12 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Olson Family Foundation Trust give grants?
Olson Family Foundation Trust gives mostly in California: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (37%) and New Mexico (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orange, CA (2 grants) and Irvine, CA (2 grants).
Does Olson Family Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Olson Family Foundation Trust's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Olson Family Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Olson Family Foundation Trust's largest 2023 grantees include Salem Lutheran Church- Forgiven Loa ($100,000), Lutheran Bible Translators ($80,000) and Concordia Seminary St Louis ($35,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Olson Family Foundation Trust?
Olson Family Foundation Trust reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $310K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $232K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Olson Family Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants include support for organizations involved in Bible translation, Christian ministry and education, social services, and animal assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Olson Family Foundation Trust?
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 Olson Family Foundation Trust's EIN?
Olson Family Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-6156479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Olson Family Foundation Trust 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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