Olsson Foundation

EIN 36-3652262 · NE

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$4.8K Funds in NE
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Olsson Foundation based in NE paid 16 grants totaling $80.6K to 16 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $20K, with a median of $4.8K. Its largest recipients included Family Service Lincoln, Tabitha Foundation, and Ive Got A Name. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,654,227
Giving (latest yr)
$80,600
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$4.8K
Recipients
16
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Family Service Lincoln$20,000
  • Tabitha Foundation$7,500
  • Ive Got A Name$5,000
  • Junior Achievement of Lincoln Inc$5,000
  • Lighthouse$5,000

Where grants went

  • Nebraska$80,600 · 16 grants

Grants Paid (16)

Family Service Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
General
$20,000
Tabitha Foundation
Lincoln, NE
General
$7,500
Lighthouse
Lincoln, NE
General
$5,000
Make-A-Wish Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
General
$5,000
YMCA of Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
General
$5,000
Junior Achievement of Lincoln Inc
Lincoln, NE
General
$5,000
Ive Got A Name
Lincoln, NE
General
$5,000
Malone Community Center
Lincoln, NE
General
$5,000
Foundation for LPS
Lincoln, NE
General
$4,600
Bright Lights
Lincoln, NE
General
$4,000
Lincoln Literacy Council
Lincoln, NE
General
$3,000
Audubon Nebraska
Lincoln, NE
General
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. Olsson Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, Olsson Foundation reported 16 itemized grants totaling $80.6K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $20K (median $4.8K).

Recent recipients include Family Service Lincoln, Tabitha Foundation, Ive Got A Name, among 16 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Olsson Foundation is a private foundation based in Nebraska, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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