Olson-Kulka Foundation
The Olson-Kulka Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing says it contributes only to preselected organizations.
Olson-Kulka Foundation at a glance
In short: Olson-Kulka Foundation gave $29K across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $589.796), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,900
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $590
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $835,651
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Olson-Kulka Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4000 Town Center 1240, Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: (248) 996-9499
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Olson-Kulka Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lumen Christi Foundation ($3K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 199 grants of 199 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Michigan organizations received 89% of the foundation’s 2025 grant dollars. Recipients in Ohio and Virginia each received 2%, while recipients in New York and Texas each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Olson-Kulka Foundation gives
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 131% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 74% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $13K (2022) to $37K (2021). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lumen Christi Foundation Muskegon, MI | General Fund | $2,750 |
| Focus Hope Detroit, MI | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Clonlara Ann Arbor, MI | General Fund | $1,200 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen Detroit, MI | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Covenant House Detroit Detroit, MI | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Andy's Angels Jackson, MI | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Detroit, MI | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Jackson Community Food Pantry Jackson, MI | General Fund | $1,000 |
| John George Home Jackson, MI | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Most Holy Trinity Parrish Detroit, MI | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 | $835,651 | $50,554 | $36,915 | $28,900 | 49 | $28,900 | $42,539 | $38,797 |
| 2024 | $768,796 | $39,675 | $40,156 | $23,720 | 47 | $29,714 | $29,233 | $37,727 |
| 2023 | $747,244 | $2,876 | $29,542 | $14,090 | 25 | $20,696 | $7,006 | $35,051 |
| 2022 | $692,904 | $15,555 | $27,197 | $12,510 | 12 | $18,896 | $7,845 | $35,516 |
| 2021 | $815,357 | $71,786 | $52,899 | $37,340 | 66 | $42,224 | $61,111 | $39,173 |
| 2020 | $804,033 | $40,417 | $35,391 | $22,206 | 44 | — | $32,895 | $36,047 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Olson-Kulka Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2025 — 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 2025 grantees describe a range of charitable work: Clonlara says its mission is to transform education through a personalized approach to learning; Jackson Community Food Pantry says it provides food without judgment or barriers; and Gleaners Community Food Bank says it works to provide access to nutritious food and related resources in Southeast Michigan. Other supported organizations include John George Home, which says it provides low-income housing for elderly gentlemen, and Detroit Phoenix Center, which says it supports youth transitioning out of homelessness and poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 49 grants totaling $28,900. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,750, with a median of $500. It awarded 47 grants totaling $23,720 in 2024 and 25 grants totaling $14,090 in 2023.
The largest 2025 grant listed was $2,750 to Lumen Christi Foundation in Muskegon, Michigan. Other notable awards included $2,000 to Focus Hope and $1,200 to Clonlara, along with grants of $1,000 each to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Covenant House Detroit, Andy’s Angels, Gleaners Community Food Bank, Jackson Community Food Pantry, John George Home, Most Holy Trinity Parrish, and Solanus Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Kulka as President, Terrence B Kulka as Vice President, and Barry R Bess as Secretary/Treasurer.
Olson-Kulka Foundation is led by Robert Kulka, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Kulka
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry R Bess
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terrence B Kulka
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 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-Kulka Foundation
How much does Olson-Kulka Foundation give each year?
Olson-Kulka Foundation gave $29K across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 47 grants.
What is Olson-Kulka Foundation's typical grant size?
Olson-Kulka Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $590, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Olson-Kulka Foundation give grants?
Olson-Kulka Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (10 grants), Jackson, MI (7 grants), Muskegon, MI (3 grants) and Ann Arbor, MI (3 grants).
Does Olson-Kulka Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Olson-Kulka Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Olson-Kulka Foundation's largest grantees?
Olson-Kulka Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lumen Christi Foundation ($2,750), Focus Hope ($2,000) and Clonlara ($1,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Olson-Kulka Foundation?
Olson-Kulka Foundation reported $836K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Olson-Kulka Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Olson-Kulka Foundation?
The foundation 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-Kulka Foundation's EIN?
Olson-Kulka Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6074650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Olson-Kulka Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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