Oleson Foundation
EIN 38-6083080 · MI
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In 2025, Oleson Foundation based in MI paid 88 grants totaling $1.6M to 88 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $850 to $77K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included TART TRAILS, TRAVERSE BAY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER, and NW MI FOOD COALITION. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.
Foundation at a Glance
- Total assets
- $22,824,148
- Giving (latest yr)
- $1,582,361
- Filing year
- 2025
- Itemized grants
- 88
- Median grant
- $10K
- Recipients
- 88
- States reached
- 3
- Officers/trustees
- 10
- Unsolicited applications
- Yes — accepts unsolicited
Where the Money Goes
Top recipients
- Tart Trails$77,000
- Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center$76,000
- Nw MI Food Coalition$75,000
- Conservation Resource Alliance$62,000
- Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan$57,900
Where grants went
- Michigan$1,561,511 · 86 grants
- West Virginia$20,000 · 1 grant
- District of Columbia$850 · 1 grant
Grants Paid (88)
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Yes. Oleson Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.
In its most recent filing, Oleson Foundation reported 88 itemized grants totaling $1.6M. Individual grants ranged from $850 to $77K (median $10K).
Recent recipients include TART TRAILS, TRAVERSE BAY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER, NW MI FOOD COALITION, among 88 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.
Oleson Foundation is a private foundation based in Michigan, per its IRS 990-PF filing.
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