Oleson Foundation

Oleson Foundation is a private foundation based in Traverse City, Michigan with $23.1M in assets. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$23.1Mtotal assets
1962IRS ruling year

Grants Oleson Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $1.3M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Grand Traverse Bay Ymca $200K
  • United Way Nw Michigan $55K
  • Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy $54K
  • Safe Harbor Of Grand Traverse $51K
  • Botanical Gardens Of Northwest Michigan $50K
  • The Rock Of Kingsley $50K
  • Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation $50K
  • Leelanau Conservancy $50K
  • Inland Seas Education Center $50K
  • Discovery Center Great Lakes $50K
  • Nw Michgian Rural Housing Partnership $40K
  • Women's Resource Center $37K
  • Cherry Festival Foundation $36K
  • Tbays Youth Soccer $35K
  • Zonta Club Of Traverse City $34K
  • Tart Trails $32K
  • Salvation Army Emmet County $30K
  • Groundworks Center $30K
  • Northwestern Michigan College Foundation $30K
  • Child & Family Services Nw Mi $29K
  • Single Momm $27K
  • Traverse Symphony Orchestra $25K
  • Peninsula Township $25K
  • Grand Traverse Industries $25K
  • Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency $20K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$588K
  • FY2019$698K
  • FY2020$667K
  • FY2021$1.1M
  • FY2022$978K
  • FY2023$1.4M

About Oleson Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • HeadquartersTraverse City, Michigan
  • EIN386083080
  • IRS ruling1962

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

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Frequently asked questions

What is Oleson Foundation?

Oleson Foundation is a private foundation based in Traverse City, Michigan with $23.1M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What is the EIN of Oleson Foundation?

Oleson Foundation's EIN is 386083080. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Oleson Foundation?

Private foundations like Oleson Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Oleson Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.