Olson Family Pooled Common Fund
Olson Family Pooled Common Fund is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $81,550, including support for education, food assistance, civic engagement, health, arts, conservation, and community organizations.
Olson Family Pooled Common Fund at a glance
In short: Olson Family Pooled Common Fund gave $82K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,550
- +58.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,796
- +44.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,550
- Total assets
- $1,523,667
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Olson Family Pooled Common 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8871 Norwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Phone: (215) 242-9159
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Olson Family Pooled Common Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Inn Dwelling ($36K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 13% to New York, and 12% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Olson Family Pooled Common Fund gives
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $82K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inn Dwelling Philadelphia, PA | Support 6 middle school studentswith high quality educationmentorship and enrichment programs | $36,000 |
| The Teak Fellowship New York, NY | Transform lives & lift communitiesby providing nyc students accessto education & enrichment experiences | $10,000 |
| Hollywood Food Coalition Los Angeles, CA | Rescue donated food & prepare healthy meals, hand out to-go mealsto unhoused and low-income neighbors | $10,000 |
| Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Veterans Education | $10,000 |
| Committee of Seventy Philadelphia, PA | Informing & Engaging Voterspreparing Poll Workerscombatting Misinformation | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Internal Medicinegift Fund | $5,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Giving abused and homelessanimals a second chance at life | $100 |
| Woodmere Art Museum Philadelphia, PA | Inspire Creativity, Learningand Self-Expression Thruart and Artists | $100 |
| National Audubon Society New York, NY | Protect Birds & the Places They Need | $100 |
| Chestnut Hill Community Association Philadelphia, PA | Improving the qualityof life and encouraginga sense of community | $100 |
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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 | $1,523,667 | $48,900 | $81,550 | $81,550 | 12 | $81,550 | — | $73,561 |
| 2023 | $1,556,317 | $29,773 | $61,590 | $51,590 | 11 | $61,590 | $8 | $77,081 |
| 2022 | $1,588,134 | $1,665,091 | $76,957 | $11,000 | 2 | $76,957 | $3 | $13,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Olson Family Pooled Common Fund reported a distributable amount of $74K 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 funder is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, INN Dwelling describes its work as providing educational assistance to students in difficult living situations or who cannot afford a better education. The Committee of Seventy says it advances representative, ethical, and effective government through citizen engagement and public policy advocacy. Hollywood Food Coalition says it welcomes people to dinner, rescues and redistributes food, and serves its community through wellness programming and partnerships.
Other 2024 recipients included Community College of Philadelphia, which received a grant designated for veterans education; Woodmere Art Museum, whose mission is to inspire creativity and learning through art and artists; National Audubon Society, which works toward a future where birds thrive; and Wills Eye Foundation, which raises funds in support of Wills Eye entities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 12 grants totaling $81,550. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $36,000, with a median grant of $2,550. The largest awards were $36,000 to INN Dwelling; $10,000 each to The Teak Fellowship, Hollywood Food Coalition, Community College of Philadelphia, and the Committee of Seventy; and $5,000 to the University of Pennsylvania.
Other listed grants included $100 each to ASPCA, Woodmere Art Museum, National Audubon Society, Chestnut Hill Community Association, and Friends of Chestnut Hill Library, and $50 to Wills Eye Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert P Olson, Elizabeth Q Olson, Katherine Olson, and Ronald D Moyle as trustees.
Olson Family Pooled Common Fund's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Q. Olson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Olson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert P. Olson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald D. Moyle
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Olson Family Pooled Common Fund
How much does Olson Family Pooled Common Fund give each year?
Olson Family Pooled Common Fund gave $82K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $52K across 11 grants.
What is Olson Family Pooled Common Fund's typical grant size?
Olson Family Pooled Common Fund's median grant in 2024 was $2,550, and its average grant was $6,796, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Olson Family Pooled Common Fund give grants?
Olson Family Pooled Common Fund gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (13%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (8 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Olson Family Pooled Common Fund give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Olson Family Pooled Common Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Olson Family Pooled Common Fund's largest grantees?
Olson Family Pooled Common Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Inn Dwelling ($36,000), The Teak Fellowship ($10,000) and Hollywood Food Coalition ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Olson Family Pooled Common Fund?
Olson Family Pooled Common Fund reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Olson Family Pooled Common Fund fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, INN Dwelling describes its work as providing educational assistance to students in difficult living situations or who cannot afford a better education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Olson Family Pooled Common 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 ↑
What is Olson Family Pooled Common Fund's EIN?
Olson Family Pooled Common Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2613671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Olson Family Pooled Common Fund 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 2022–2024
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