The Olson Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker St George, UT EIN: 33-0734591

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.

Key facts about The Olson Foundation

In short: The Olson Foundation gave $44K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $44K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
33-0734591
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2021
Annual giving (2021)
$44,093
Grants made (2021)
1
Average grant
$44,093
Median grant
$44,093
Primary geography
Hawaii (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$44K

-90.2% YoY

Grant Count

1

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$44K

-80.4% YoY

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 1 itemized 2021 grant dollars.

Cities

LaieSan Francisco

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K1 grants20192 grants20201 grants2021

From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2019) to $450K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $44K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2021

Polynesian Cultural Center: $44KPolynesian Cultural Center$44K

The largest 2021 recipient was Polynesian Cultural Center ($44K).

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Polynesian Cultural Center Laie, HITo provide educational grants$44,093

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K201920202021
Metric202120202019
Total Assets—$53,648—
Revenue$-492$11,298—
Expenses$53,156$477,229—
Qualifying Distributions$44,093——
Net Investment Income$117$8,069—
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021

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

Michael L Mills — Trustee: $3KMichael L MillsTrustee$3K

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.

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