The Olian Foundation
The Olian Foundation is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2024 filing lists grants to arts, cultural, educational, and health-related organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Florida.
The Olian Foundation at a glance
In short: The Olian Foundation gave $32K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $903.143), mostly in Florida. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,610
- -34.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $903
- -40.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $736,485
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (14 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (79% 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 The Olian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Contact
Application contact: The Olian Foundation
Mailing address: 1299 N Tamiami Trail Apt - 123, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (516) 883-8238
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Olian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ringling College Of Art And Design ($10K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 143 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida recipients received 79% of grant dollars and New York recipients received 17%. Texas, Alabama, and Pennsylvania each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Olian Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 35 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $609; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $210 repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% 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 (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 $32K (2024) to $50K (2022). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ringling College Of Art And Design Sarasota, FL | Donation | $10,000 |
| The John and Mable Ringling Museum Sarasota, FL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Asolo theatre In Sarasota, FL | Donation | $5,000 |
| MtSinai Health System New York, NY | Donation | $2,000 |
| Friends Of Sarasota Ballet Sarasota, FL | Donation | $1,500 |
| The Julliard School New York, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Florida Studio Theatre Sarasota, FL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Sarasota Opera House Sarasota, FL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Wedu PBS Tampa, FL | Donation | $500 |
| Sarasota Art Museum Sarasota, FL | Donation | $500 |
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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 | $736,485 | $115,400 | $43,655 | $31,610 | 35 | $31,610 | $115,400 | $37,062 |
| 2023 | $714,307 | $14,522 | $59,726 | $48,245 | 32 | $48,245 | $15,443 | $37,489 |
| 2022 | $738,891 | $45,616 | $66,093 | $50,075 | 25 | $50,075 | $45,616 | $35,756 |
| 2021 | $730,904 | $81,730 | $55,934 | $46,034 | 26 | — | $81,730 | $34,862 |
| 2020 | $706,608 | $44,099 | $58,963 | $47,165 | 25 | — | $44,099 | $38,853 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Olian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations such as theaters, museums, an opera house, and a ballet organization. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Florida Studio Theatre, for example, says it aims to make theatre accessible and to present work that challenges and entertains; the Museum of Modern Art says it fosters public awareness of modern and contemporary art.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $31,610. Grant amounts ranged from $45 to $10,000, with a median of $200. Among the largest grants were $10,000 to Ringling College of Art and Design, $5,000 to the John and Mable Ringling Museum, $5,000 to Asolo Theatre, $2,000 to Mt. Sinai Health System, and $1,500 to Friends of Sarasota Ballet. The filing listed each of these grants as a donation.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests. The filing lists the application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as N/A.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joanne Olian and Jane Olian as directors.
The Olian Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane Olian
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanne Olian
Director
On filings since 2020
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 The Olian Foundation
How much does The Olian Foundation give each year?
The Olian Foundation gave $32K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 32 grants.
What is The Olian Foundation's typical grant size?
The Olian Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $903, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Olian Foundation that year got $609 on average.
Where does The Olian Foundation give grants?
The Olian Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Sarasota, FL (11 grants), Tampa, FL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Olian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on The Olian Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (33 grants).
Who are The Olian Foundation's largest grantees?
The Olian Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ringling College Of Art And Design ($10,000), The John and Mable Ringling Museum ($5,000) and Asolo theatre In ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Olian Foundation?
The Olian Foundation reported $736K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (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 The Olian Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations such as theaters, museums, an opera house, and a ballet organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Olian Foundation?
The Olian Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Olian Foundation's EIN?
The Olian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6160914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Olian Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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