The Olson Family Foundation
The Olson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Signal Hill, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K.
The Olson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Olson Family Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,000
- +328.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $13,720
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Olson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cedar-Sinai ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Olson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2900% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar-Sinai Los Angeles, CA | Designated support for laurence and marion laurie memorial fund in tranforming healthcare for those in need of healing. | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,720 | $30,000 | $30,025 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $677 |
| 2023 | $13,745 | $21,104 | $23,199 | $21,000 | 3 | $21,000 | $727 |
| 2022 | $15,840 | — | $1,500 | $1,500 | 2 | $1,500 | $851 |
| 2021 | $17,340 | $955 | $1,940 | $1,000 | 2 | $1,000 | $901 |
| 2020 | $18,325 | $1,210 | $1,710 | $500 | 1 | — | $926 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Olson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $677 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Olson Family Foundation is led by Judith A. Laakso, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith A. Laakso
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen E. Olson
Chairman
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 The Olson Family Foundation
How much does The Olson Family Foundation give each year?
The Olson Family Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 3 grants.
How large is The Olson Family Foundation?
The Olson Family Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $677 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Olson Family Foundation operate?
The Olson Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is The Olson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Olson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4600940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Olson Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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