Olson Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
US $10,000 - US $75,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Twice a year
- Next expected
- December 31, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines each year: January 1 · December 31
From the program guidelines: “The Olson Foundation’s funding cycle runs from January 1st to December 31st.”
Overview
The Leland J. and Dorothy H. Olson Charitable Foundation aims to transform lives in Omaha, NE, and Stanwood, WA, through impactful grants. Focused on education, family support, health initiatives, and environmental preservation, the foundation seeks to address local needs by funding projects that foster community well-being. With an annual funding cycle, they are committed to awarding grants in various amounts to support essential programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in these areas.
Overview
The Leland J. and Dorothy H. Olson Charitable Foundation (The Olson Foundation) is a family foundation that seeks to transform the lives of people in Omaha, NE and Stanwood, WA and their surrounding communities by funding transformational, high-impact projects.
Our annual goal is to award several grants in various dollar amounts. The Olson Foundation’s funding cycle runs from January 1st to December 31st. The exact amount of funds available for awards in any given year will vary. The number of grants offered each year will vary.
Focus Areas
Project must be implemented in and serve residents of Omaha, NE and surrounding communities or Stanwood, WA and surrounding communities.
Education
Projects and initiatives essential to improving the educational process or improving access to education for children and/or adults.
Family
Projects and initiatives that strengthen and enhance the lives of children and families.
Health
Projects and initiatives that are essential to strengthening and enhancing segments of the community with significant economic, educational, social, and physical needs.
Environment
Programs and initiatives essential to protecting, promoting, and educating our community about the environment and its preservation. By conserving and celebrating the many facets of life, these programs promote positive change that encompasses and embraces all realms of life.
What Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 80
- Total given
- $9.46M
- Median grant
- $47K
- Range
- $1,000–$1.15M
- By dollars: Nebraska 69%, Washington 30%, Iowa <1%. Top recipient cities: Omaha, NE; Stanwood, WA; Everett, WA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Salvation Army · Omaha, NE
Program support
$1.15M
Stanwood Camano Area Foundation · Stanwood, WA
Program support
$1.01M
Food Bank for the Heartland · Omaha, NE
Program support
$827K
Stanwood Camano Arts · Stanwood, WA
Program support
$536K
Westside Foundation · Omaha, NE
Program support
$454K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education
- Family services
- Environment
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