Leland J & Dorothy H. Olson Charitable
EIN 470748772 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$57.9M
670 grants · $6.4M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$35K
typical mid grants · $24K–$75K
grant size
47%
supporter · 130/278 multi-year
repeat
$142.3M
Assets (2024)
278
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE LELAND DOROTHY OLSON FOUNDATION
Phone
(402) 393-8300
Deadlines
SEE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE FOR APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.
How to Apply
LARGE GRANTS OF $50,000 OR HIGHER - SEE THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE FOR THE LARGE GRANTS PROCESS.
Restrictions
SEE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $3.6M | $89.7M | $70.5M | 58 |
| 2017 | $5.6M | $104.7M | $5.6M | 94 |
| 2018 | $6.0M | $97.7M | $2.4M | 69 |
| 2019 | N/A | $108.6M | $2.7M | N/A |
| 2020 | $5.7M | $111.8M | $166K | 56 |
| 2021 | $7.7M | $134.8M | $8.0M | 111 |
| 2022 | $9.7M | $115.1M | $2.2M | 110 |
| 2023 | $10.2M | $125.2M | $3.9M | 92 |
| 2024 | $9.5M | $142.3M | $9.5M | 80 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 670 grants on record
Minimum
$400
25th Pctl
$24K
Median
$35K
Average
$86K
75th Pctl
$75K
Maximum
$2.6M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
0.6% of US grants
· Rank #4 of 14 states
$63K across
4 grants
2 of 254 counties
Top 2 counties
- 1 Dallas
- 2 Williamson
Officers & Directors
CO
Christian Olson
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
DO
David Olson
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KO
Karen Olson
9+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
NO
Nancy Olson
9+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
KS
Kendra Swanson
9+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MS
Mitch Swanson
Director
CO
Catherine Olson
Director
LS
Lynn Scott
Director
Grants Awarded (670 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $2,575,856 | GENERAL FUNDS | 2018 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $1,678,170 | GENERAL FUNDS | 2017 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $1,313,687 | GENERAL FUNDS | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | Omaha, NE | $1,150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $1,052,508 | GENERAL FUNDS | 2016 |
| Stanwood Camano Area Foundation | Stanwood, WA | $1,026,276 | GENERAL FUNDS | 2023 |
| OTOE County School District | Palmyra, NE | $1,024,402 | GENERAL FUNDS | 2020 |
| Stanwood Camano Area Foundation | Stanwood, WA | $1,011,409 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Community Alliance | Omaha, NE | $1,003,639 | REHABILITATION PROGRAM | 2023 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $1,000,001 | GENERAL FUNDS | 2022 |
| Nebraska Youth Justice Initiative | Omaha, NE | $1,000,000 | AGREEMENT TO NEBRASKA YOUTH JUSTICE INITIATIVE FOR 2021 | 2021 |
| Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation | Stanwood, WA | $999,647 | NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY - MOBILE INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE | 2022 |
| Community Alliance | Omaha, NE | $999,235 | REHABILITATION PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Omaha | Omaha, NE | $998,935 | HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS | 2023 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | Omaha, NE | $826,926 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Omaha Public Schools Foundation | Omaha, NE | $702,175 | GRANT AGREEMENT TO OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FOR 2021 | 2023 |
| Omaha Public Schools Foundation | Omaha, NE | $701,972 | GRANT AGREEMENT TO OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FOR 2022 | 2022 |
| Omaha Public Schools Foundation | Omaha, NE | $700,000 | GRANT AGREEMENT TO OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FOR 2021 | 2021 |
| OTOE County School and Village of Palmyra | Palmyra, NE | $599,150 | LAND & FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS | 2018 |
| Stanwood Camano Arts | Stanwood, WA | $536,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Westside Foundation | Omaha, NE | $454,351 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $432,854 | GENERAL FUNDS | 2023 |
| Community Foundation of Snohomish County | Everett, WA | $420,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Youth Emergency Services | Omaha, NE | $412,376 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Completely Kids | Omaha, NE | $400,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
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