The Olson Foundation
The Olson Foundation is a private foundation, based in St George, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $44K. Net investment income was $117.
The Olson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Olson Foundation gave $44K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $44K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $44,093
- -90.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $44,093
- -80.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $44,093
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Olson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Polynesian Cultural Center ($44K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2019) to $450K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Polynesian Cultural Center Laie, HI | To provide educational grants | $44,093 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-492 | $53,156 | $44,093 | 1 | $44,093 | $117 |
| 2020 | $53,648 | $11,298 | $477,229 | $450,000 | 2 | — | $8,069 |
| 2019 | $519,579 | $14,956 | $57,943 | $30,000 | 1 | — | $14,706 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Olson Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Michael L Mills
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $3K (2021)
Richard Clissold
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $0 (2021)
Richard M White
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $0 (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $3K, to Michael L Mills (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Olson Foundation
How much does The Olson Foundation give each year?
The Olson Foundation gave $44K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $450K across 2 grants.
Where does The Olson Foundation operate?
The Olson Foundation has awarded grants in California, Hawaii.
What is The Olson Foundation's EIN?
The Olson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0734591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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