The Arlene R Olson Charitable
The Arlene R Olson Charitable is a private foundation based in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $65,000, with awards to organizations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York.
The Arlene R Olson Charitable at a glance
In short: The Arlene R Olson Charitable gave $65K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,000
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $537,807
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (85% 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 The Arlene R Olson Charitable
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it has no required form and that organizations should submit whatever information they deem appropriate. Submissions are considered when received. Awards have no restrictions or limitations other than that they be used for qualified purposes.
- Contact
Application contact: Arlene R Olson
Mailing address: 742 Cherry Circle, Wynnewood, PA 19096
Phone: (610) 649-8779
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Arlene R Olson Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Council for Relationships ($25K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Pennsylvania (85%), Delaware (12%), and New York (3%). These figures describe the locations of listed grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Arlene R Olson Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 159% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2022) to $75K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Council for Relationships Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Main Line School Night Association Radnor, PA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Council for Relationships Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth El Newark, DE | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Main Line School Night Association Radnor, PA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth El Newark, DE | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Penn Museum Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Glimmerglass Opera Cooperstown, NY | General Fund | $2,000 |
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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 | $537,807 | $68,967 | $75,204 | $65,000 | 13 | $68,894 | $62,656 | $43,252 |
| 2024 | $546,290 | $64,244 | $72,712 | $62,000 | 13 | $65,749 | $57,281 | $41,429 |
| 2023 | $549,778 | $42,072 | $84,654 | $74,500 | 12 | $78,161 | $35,579 | $39,609 |
| 2022 | $579,861 | $29,133 | $69,443 | $57,500 | 10 | $61,698 | $21,388 | $41,542 |
| 2021 | $637,053 | $74,805 | $75,001 | $63,250 | 12 | $67,130 | $66,934 | $46,773 |
| 2020 | $621,526 | $18,669 | $64,670 | $58,500 | 16 | — | $16,079 | $39,679 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arlene R Olson Charitable reported a distributable amount of $43K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Council for Relationships describes its work as providing individual, relationship, and family therapy, clinical training, and research. Main Line School Night Association says it offers adults affordable classes and programs for lifelong learning. Philabundance describes its mission as driving hunger from communities and working to end hunger.
Other 2025 recipients included Jewish Family & Children’s Services, Temple Beth El, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Penn Museum, Glimmerglass Opera, and Thomas Jefferson University.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $65,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest listed awards were $20,000 and $5,000 to Council for Relationships, and two $5,000 grants to Main Line School Night Association. Other listed awards included $10,000 to Jewish Family & Children’s Services; $5,000 and $3,000 to Temple Beth El; and $3,000 and $1,500 to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “general fund.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Arlene R. Olson is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Arlene R Olson Charitable is led by Arlene R. Olson, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arlene R. Olson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $4K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Arlene R Olson (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Arlene R Olson Charitable
How much does The Arlene R Olson Charitable give each year?
The Arlene R Olson Charitable gave $65K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 13 grants.
What is The Arlene R Olson Charitable's typical grant size?
The Arlene R Olson Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Arlene R Olson Charitable give grants?
The Arlene R Olson Charitable gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Delaware (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (8 grants), Radnor, PA (2 grants) and Newark, DE (2 grants).
Does The Arlene R Olson Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Arlene R Olson Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Arlene R Olson Charitable's largest grantees?
The Arlene R Olson Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Council for Relationships ($25,000 across 2 grants), Main Line School Night Association ($10,000 across 2 grants) and Jewish Family & Children's Services ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Arlene R Olson Charitable?
The Arlene R Olson Charitable reported $538K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Arlene R Olson Charitable fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Council for Relationships describes its work as providing individual, relationship, and family therapy, clinical training, and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Arlene R Olson Charitable?
The foundation’s filing says it has no required form and that organizations should submit whatever information they deem appropriate. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Arlene R Olson Charitable's EIN?
The Arlene R Olson Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3066380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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