The Norman Olson Charitable
The Norman Olson Charitable is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $225K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $78K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Norman Olson Charitable at a glance
In short: The Norman Olson Charitable gave $78K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $77,835
- +59.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,973
- +113.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,418
- Total assets
- $225,272
- -2.7% 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 September 2026.
Who The Norman Olson Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Family & Children ($50K). Together the top 6 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 34 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Norman Olson Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2021 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2024) to $81K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family & Children Philadelphia, PA | General Public Assitance | $50,000 |
| Wesleyan University Middleton, CT | General Public Assistance | $9,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom Philadelphia, PA | General Public Assistance | $7,835 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Philadelphia, PA | ART | $5,000 |
| Olana Partnership Hudson, NY | ART | $3,000 |
| School District of Phila Philadelphia, PA | Education | $3,000 |
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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 | $225,272 | $77,378 | $83,646 | $77,835 | 6 | $77,835 | $5,568 | — |
| 2024 | $231,540 | $52,311 | $57,257 | $48,670 | 8 | $48,670 | $15,601 | — |
| 2023 | $236,486 | $36,003 | $74,367 | $67,625 | 5 | $67,625 | $14,555 | — |
| 2022 | $274,850 | $18,609 | $71,419 | $67,525 | 6 | $67,525 | $10,181 | — |
| 2021 | $323,396 | $32,713 | $86,277 | $80,756 | 9 | $80,756 | $14,305 | $239 |
| 2020 | $361,126 | $21,936 | $80,852 | $68,200 | 7 | — | $4,736 | $470 |
| 2019 | $420,042 | $31,540 | $60,399 | $49,450 | 7 | — | $6,170 | $436 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Norman Olson Charitable is led by Norman Olson, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Norman Olson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Norman Olson Charitable
How much does The Norman Olson Charitable give each year?
The Norman Olson Charitable gave $78K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 8 grants.
What is The Norman Olson Charitable's typical grant size?
The Norman Olson Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $6,418, and its average grant was $12,973, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Norman Olson Charitable give grants?
The Norman 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 Connecticut (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants).
Does The Norman Olson Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Norman Olson Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Norman Olson Charitable's largest grantees?
The Norman Olson Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Family & Children ($50,000), Wesleyan University ($9,000) and Congregation Rodeph Shalom ($7,835), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Norman Olson Charitable?
The Norman Olson Charitable reported $225K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $77K.
What is The Norman Olson Charitable's EIN?
The Norman Olson Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6776974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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