Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc
Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a breast cancer support organization, a provider of services for people with diverse abilities, a Buddhist temple, health organizations, and organizations supporting law enforcement, animals, autism services, and museums.
Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc gave $19K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Wisconsin. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,401
- -41.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,492
- -50.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $38,514
- +38.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (8 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 231 S Adams St, Green Bay, WI 54301
Phone: (920) 437-0476
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ribbon of Hope ($5K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In 2024, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 26% to California, 8% to the District of Columbia, 6% to Nevada, and 3% to Minnesota. The listed grants also include recipients in Iowa, Florida, Hawaii, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 13 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $438 first-time, $600 repeat.
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $70K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ribbon of Hope De Pere, WI | Offers financial emotional and informational support to breast cancer patients in Northeast Wisconsin. | $5,000 |
| ESI Golf Challenge Algoma, WI | ESIs programs and services to benefit individuals with diverse abilities | $5,000 |
| Dhammakaya Buddhist Center Azusa, CA | Buddhist temple | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of the US Washington, DC | Animals | $1,100 |
| Renown Childrens Hospital Reno, NV | Childrens hospital | $700 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Hospital | $600 |
| Renown Health Foundation Reno, NV | Programs that enhance lives fostering healthier and happier communities. | $500 |
| Autism Speaks Boone, IA | Help improve lives of those with autism | $400 |
| National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Washington, DC | honors 23,785 U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty throughout American history. | $375 |
| AFP CC Titusville, FL | Police Family Survivors Fund | $250 |
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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 | $38,514 | $30,012 | $19,401 | $19,401 | 13 | $19,401 | $12 | — |
| 2023 | $27,903 | $30,016 | $33,735 | $33,400 | 11 | $33,400 | $16 | — |
| 2022 | $31,622 | $50,006 | $47,150 | $47,150 | 27 | $47,150 | $6 | — |
| 2021 | $29,766 | $50,002 | $70,406 | $70,406 | 31 | $70,406 | $2 | $1,986 |
| 2020 | $50,871 | $75,000 | $43,425 | $43,425 | 19 | — | — | $1,078 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as health and patient support, services for people with diverse abilities, religion, animal welfare, autism, law enforcement, and museums. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not a stated foundation mission.
Among its grantees, Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to promote health and well-being. Renown Health Foundation says Renown Health works to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves. Bishop Museum says it explores, celebrates, and perpetuates the history, culture, and environment of Hawai‘i and the Pacific. AARP Foundation describes work to reduce poverty and financial hardship among older adults.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $19,401. Grants ranged from $61 to $5,000, with a median grant of $500.
Notable 2024 grants included $5,000 each to Ribbon of Hope in De Pere, Wisconsin, for support to breast cancer patients in Northeast Wisconsin; ESI Golf Challenge in Algoma, Wisconsin, for programs and services benefiting people with diverse abilities; and Dhammakaya Buddhist Center in Azusa, California, for a Buddhist temple. Other grants included $1,100 to Humane Society of the US, $700 to Renown Childrens Hospital, $600 to Mayo Clinic, $500 to Renown Health Foundation, and $250 to Bishop Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald L Olson as president and Kenneth G Calewarts as secretary-treasurer.
Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Ronald L Olson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald L Olson
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth G Calewarts
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc gave $19K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 11 grants.
What is Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,492, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (26%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Reno, NV (2 grants).
Does Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ribbon of Hope ($5,000), ESI Golf Challenge ($5,000) and Dhammakaya Buddhist Center ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc?
Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc reported $39K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $30K.
What does Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as health and patient support, services for people with diverse abilities, religion, animal welfare, autism, law enforcement, and museums. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ronald L Olson Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3102236. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ronald L Olson Charitable 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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