Oleson Foundation
EIN 386083080 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$7.2M
442 grants · $801K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $4K–$25K
grant size
52%
supporter · 93/179 multi-year
repeat
$31.5M
Assets (2024)
179
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MS KATHY HUSCHKE
Phone
(231) 946-9349
Deadlines
APRIL 1ST OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR
How to Apply
APPLICATION FORM POSTED ON FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE
Restrictions
PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE AND EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE LOCATED IN NORTHWESTERN LOWER MICHIGAN.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $275K | $15.8M | $1.3M | 11 |
| 2017 | $536K | $19.5M | $4.0M | 45 |
| 2018 | $588K | $18.3M | $1.5M | 50 |
| 2019 | N/A | $22.5M | $3.6M | N/A |
| 2020 | $667K | $23.5M | $2.1M | 52 |
| 2021 | $1.1M | $25.8M | $3.1M | 65 |
| 2022 | $978K | $23.1M | $2.3M | 77 |
| 2023 | $1.4M | $30.3M | $1.8M | 71 |
| 2024 | $1.6M | $31.5M | $1.3M | 71 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 442 grants on record
Minimum
$200
25th Pctl
$4K
Median
$10K
Average
$16K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$200K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MO
Martha Oleson
President
Leadership
DO
Donald M. Oleson
Vice-President
Leadership
SR
Stephanie Rustem
Executive Director As of 3/4/24
Leadership
KH
Kathy Huschke
9+ yrs
Executive Director THRU 9/14/24
Leadership
RF
Richard Ford
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DO
Donald W. Oleson
9+ yrs
Director
GO
Gerald Oleson
Director
CD
Connie Deneweth
9+ yrs
Director
BO
BRAD Oleson
9+ yrs
Director
SO
Samantha Oleson-Hansen
Director
BW
Benjamin Watts
Director
DO
Donald W. Oleson
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
GO
Gerald E. Oleson
8 yrs
Vice-President
Leadership
KH
Kathy Huschke
9+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
RF
Richard Ford
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
CD
Connie Deneweth
9+ yrs
Director
BO
BRAD Oleson
9+ yrs
Director
DO
DJ Oleson
8 yrs
Director
MW
Martha Watts
8 yrs
Director
JT
John Tobin
8 yrs
Finance Liasion
DO
Donald W. Oleson
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
GO
Gerald E. Oleson
8 yrs
Vice-President
Leadership
KH
Kathy Huschke
9+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
RF
Richard Ford
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MW
Martha Watts
8 yrs
Director
DO
DJ Oleson
8 yrs
Director
BO
BRAD Oleson
9+ yrs
Director
CD
Connie Deneweth
9+ yrs
Director
JT
John Tobin
8 yrs
Finance Liasion
GO
Gerald E. Oleson
8 yrs
Vice-President
Leadership
DO
Donald W. Oleson
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
KH
Kathy Huschke
9+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
RF
Richard Ford
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
CD
Connie Deneweth
9+ yrs
Director
MW
Martha Watts
8 yrs
Director
DO
DJ Oleson
8 yrs
Director
BO
BRAD Oleson
9+ yrs
Director
JT
John Tobin
8 yrs
Finance Liasion
DO
Donald W. Oleson
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
GO
Gerald E. Oleson
8 yrs
Vice-President
Leadership
KH
Kathy Huschke
9+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
RF
Richard Ford
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MW
Martha Watts
8 yrs
Director
DO
DJ Oleson
8 yrs
Director
BO
BRAD Oleson
9+ yrs
Director
CD
Connie Deneweth
9+ yrs
Director
JT
John Tobin
8 yrs
Finance Liason
GO
Gerald E. Oleson
8 yrs
Vice-President
Leadership
DO
Donald W. Oleson
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
KH
Kathy Huschke
9+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
RF
Richard Ford
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
CD
Connie Deneweth
9+ yrs
Director
BO
BRAD Oleson
9+ yrs
Director
DO
DJ Oleson
8 yrs
Director
MW
Martha Watts
8 yrs
Director
JT
John Tobin
8 yrs
Finance Liason
DO
Donald W. Oleson
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
GO
Gerald E. Oleson
8 yrs
Vice-President
Leadership
KH
Kathy Huschke
9+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
RF
Richard Ford
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
CD
Connie Deneweth
9+ yrs
Director
BO
BRAD Oleson
9+ yrs
Director
DO
DJ Oleson
8 yrs
Director
MW
Martha Watts
8 yrs
Director
JT
John Tobin
8 yrs
Finance Liason
DO
Donald W. Oleson
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
GO
Gerald E. Oleson
8 yrs
Vice-President
Leadership
KH
Kathy Huschke
9+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
RF
Richard Ford
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
CD
Connie Deneweth
9+ yrs
Director
BO
BRAD Oleson
9+ yrs
Director
DO
DJ Oleson
8 yrs
Director
MW
Martha Watts
8 yrs
Director
JT
John Tobin
8 yrs
Finance Liason
DO
Donald W. Oleson
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
GO
Gerald E. Oleson
8 yrs
Vice-President
Leadership
KH
Kathy Huschke
9+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
RF
Richard Ford
9+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
JT
John Tobin
8 yrs
Director
MW
Martha Watts
8 yrs
Director
DO
DJ Oleson
8 yrs
Director
BO
BRAD Oleson
9+ yrs
Director
CD
Connie Deneweth
9+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (442 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse Bay YMCA | Traverse City, MI | $200,000 | GRANT FOR SPLASH PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools | Traverse City, MI | $105,000 | GRANT FOR NEEDS AND EQUIPMENT | 2017 |
| Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools | Traverse City, MI | $102,500 | DIRECTORS CHOICE AND CAPITAL GRANTS | 2018 |
| Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools | Traverse City, MI | $101,000 | GRANT FOR NEEDS AND EQUIPMENT | 2016 |
| Directors Fund | Providence, RI | $90,000 | DIRECTORS FUND | 2024 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | Traverse City, MI | $85,000 | ACQUISITION OF THE RIDGE PROPERTY | 2024 |
| Northwestern Michigan College Foundation | Traverse City, MI | $80,000 | GRANT FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS AND STUDENT PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| Tart Trails | Traverse City, MI | $75,000 | CONSTRUCTION OF 5-MILES OF TRAIL AROUND SLEEPING BEAR DUNES, SUPPORT SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS TRAIL ON HAMMOND ROAD | 2024 |
| Nonprofit Rentals | Okemos, MI | $70,211 | ZONTA ($34,171) AND THE FESTIVAL FOUNDATION ($36,040) | 2024 |
| Traverse Bay Child Advocacy Center | Traverse City, MI | $57,500 | CAPITAL PROJECT YEAR 2 PAYMENT | 2021 |
| Tart Trails | Traverse City, MI | $56,500 | GRANT FOR NAKWEMA TRAIL PROJECT | 2021 |
| City Opera House Heritage Association | Traverse City, MI | $55,000 | YEAR 1 PAYMENT FOR NEW SOUND SYSTEM | 2021 |
| United Way NW Michigan | Traverse City, MI | $55,000 | GRANT FOR DENTAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN & DIRECTORS FUND MARTY OLESON | 2023 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | Traverse City, MI | $54,000 | GRANT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT OLESON PRESERVE & DIRECTORS FUND DON OLESON & RICHARD FORD. 2023 GRANT. | 2023 |
| Women's Resource Center | Traverse City, MI | $51,000 | SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | 2021 |
| Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse | Traverse City, MI | $51,000 | GRANT FOR HVAC UPGRADES FOR SH | 2023 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | Traverse City, MI | $51,000 | MITCHELL CREEK TRAILS YEAR 2 INSTALLMENT | 2022 |
| Benzie Area Christian Neighbors | Benzonia, MI | $50,000 | GRANT FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND PROGRAMS | 2021 |
| Botanical Gardens of Northwest Michigan | Traverse City, MI | $50,000 | GRANT FOR GARDENS/BARNS/EDUCATION CENTER | 2021 |
| Discovery Center Great Lakes | Traverse City, MI | $50,000 | GRANT FOR DISCOVERY DOCK | 2021 |
| Botanical Gardens of Northwest Michigan | Traverse City, MI | $50,000 | HISTORIC BARNS UPGRADES | 2023 |
| Discovery Center Great Lakes | Traverse City, MI | $50,000 | GRANT FOR PHASE 1B UPGRADES | 2023 |
| Inland SEAS Education Center | Suttons Bay, MI | $50,000 | GRANT FOR MAJOR CAMPUS EXPANSION | 2023 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Leland, MI | $50,000 | MAJOR TRAIL PROJECTS | 2023 |
| Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation | Petoskey, MI | $50,000 | YEAR 1 FOR LOFTS AT LUMBER SQUARE PROJECT & GRANT FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING YEAR 2 | 2023 |
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