The Olsten Family C Foundation
The Olsten Family C Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Hope, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $355K. Net investment income was $397K.
The Olsten Family C Foundation at a glance
In short: The Olsten Family C Foundation gave $355K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $355,400
- +123.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,771
- +123.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $74,200
- Total assets
- $1,403,366
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (52% 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 Olsten Family C Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Booksmiles ($110K). Together the top 7 received $355K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 41 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Olsten Family C Foundation gives
- Giving grew 246% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 279% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2022) to $355K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $355K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Booksmiles Pennsauken, NJ | General Support | $110,000 |
| The Spayce Project Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $80,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary Watkins Glen, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| Standardbred Retirement Foundation Milstone Township, NJ | General Support | $74,200 |
| Underdog Heroes Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Concordia Chamber Players New Hope, PA | General Support | $1,200 |
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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 | $1,403,366 | $435,424 | $393,956 | $355,400 | 7 | $355,400 | $396,868 | $127,249 |
| 2024 | $1,361,898 | $280,435 | $191,951 | $159,350 | 7 | $159,350 | $222,834 | $124,317 |
| 2023 | $1,273,414 | $129,173 | $143,658 | $112,510 | 9 | $112,510 | $98,025 | $107,000 |
| 2022 | $1,287,900 | $90,750 | $185,464 | $102,592 | 6 | $102,592 | $7,878 | $107,364 |
| 2021 | $1,382,613 | $197,475 | $261,528 | $230,900 | 12 | $230,900 | $141,847 | $121,826 |
| 2020 | $1,446,666 | $39,209 | $181,511 | $161,600 | 9 | — | $19,298 | $98,964 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Olsten Family C Foundation reported a distributable amount of $127K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Olsten Family C Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cheryl Olsten
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Ashburn
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devin Ashburn
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sanford Ehrenkranz (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Olsten Family C Foundation
How much does The Olsten Family C Foundation give each year?
The Olsten Family C Foundation gave $355K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $159K across 7 grants.
What is The Olsten Family C Foundation's typical grant size?
The Olsten Family C Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $74,200, and its average grant was $50,771, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Olsten Family C Foundation give grants?
The Olsten Family C Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (25%) and New York (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Olsten Family C Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Olsten Family C Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Olsten Family C Foundation's largest grantees?
The Olsten Family C Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Booksmiles ($110,000), The Spayce Project ($80,000) and Farm Sanctuary ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Olsten Family C Foundation?
The Olsten Family C Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $355K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Olsten Family C Foundation's EIN?
The Olsten Family C Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0293080. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Olsten Family C Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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