The Gina and Chris Olsen Foundation
The Gina and Chris Olsen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it made $14K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $20.
The Gina and Chris Olsen Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $5,303
- -92.5% vs 2022
- Qualifying distributions (2023)
- $14,123
- -95.8% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $14,123
- -95.8% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Gina and Chris Olsen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Gina and Chris Olsen Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2022) to $991K (2021). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus School for Girls Columbus, OH | General & Unrestricted (see general explanation attachment) | $321,744 |
| Columbus School for Girls Columbus, OH | General & Unrestricted | $6,773 |
| Columbus Academy Gahanna, OH | General & Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $5,303 | $14,123 | — | — | $14,123 | $20 | $156 |
| 2022 | $8,820 | $71,170 | $336,340 | $329,517 | 3 | $336,190 | $83 | $7,387 |
| 2021 | $221,273 | $605,363 | $1,001,419 | $990,622 | 1 | $1,000,419 | $705 | $36,299 |
| 2020 | $415,206 | $147,869 | $642,820 | $632,600 | 4 | — | $123,133 | $39,817 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gina and Chris Olsen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $156 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gina and Chris Olsen Foundation is led by Christopher Olsen, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Christopher Olsen
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Olsen
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The Gina and Chris Olsen Foundation
Where does The Gina and Chris Olsen Foundation operate?
The Gina and Chris Olsen Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
How much is The Gina and Chris Olsen Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Gina and Chris Olsen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $156 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Gina and Chris Olsen Foundation's EIN?
The Gina and Chris Olsen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3685052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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