The Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation makes a small number of targeted, general‑support grants focused on local community institutions, particularly in Michigan. Their recent giving backs community grantmaking infrastructure (a community foundation in Albion) and regional cultural heritage (a lakeshore museum), suggesting an interest in strengthening local civic and cultural capacity rather than program‑level projects.
Concentrated, small portfolio: very few grants per cycle with mid‑sized, general operating awards; repeat support to at least one core grantee (Albion Community Foundation).
A small set of repeated general-support grants defines the Delmar and Audria M Olson Family Foundation’s recent giving. The foundation has backed the Albion Community Foundation in both 2023 and 2024, and it also funded the Lakeshore Museum Center across multiple years, indicating a steady interest in sustaining local institutions rather than single-project awards. In the recent grants list, the largest grant is $25,600 to the Lakeshore Museum Center in Muskegon, followed by $25,000 grants to the Albion Community Foundation in 2023 and 2024. Those awards sit alongside support for museums, theaters, churches, and community organizations in Michigan and Florida. The pattern suggests flexible funding for overhead, operations, and long-term program continuity. Michigan recipients appear frequently, especially in Albion, Muskegon, Whitehall, Montague, and New Era, while Sarasota-based organizations also receive recurring support. The foundation’s grantmaking is national in scope, but the recipient list is concentrated in a few local institutions that recur across years.
The foundation’s recent giving points most clearly to community infrastructure and cultural institutions. In Michigan, it supported the Albion Community Foundation with $25,000 in 2023 and another $25,000 in 2024, a sign of recurring general support for local grantmaking capacity. Cultural heritage is another visible thread: Lakeshore Museum Center in Muskegon received $25,600 in 2023, plus $10,000 in 2024 and $10,000 in 2025. The foundation also backed performing-arts and civic organizations, including $15,500 to Friends of the Bohm Theatre in 2025 and $10,000 to Playhouse Friends Foundation in 2024 and 2025. Beyond museums and theaters, it has made flexible awards to churches and human-services groups, such as $15,000 to Trinity Lutheran Church New Era in 2025 and $15,000 to Glasserschoenbaum Human Services in 2023.
Grant sizes are small and clustered: the typical grant is $1,000 at the 25th percentile, $2,000 at the median, and $5,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes a few larger exceptions, but the overall pattern is modest general-support giving rather than large program awards. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including the Albion Community Foundation, Lakeshore Museum Center, Playhouse Friends Foundation, White Lake United Methodist Church, Friends of Albions Animals, and Wslr Inc. The foundation is a family foundation and does not fund individuals. Its recent grants are presented as general, general support, or general operating support, which aligns with flexible operating-style funding.
$169K
$1.9M
$192K
$201K
Most grants fall between $1K and $5K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$5K
About 3% of grants go to recipients in FL.
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Notable grantees: Albion Community Foundation, Lakeshore Museum Center
Grantmaking is national in scope, but the recipient list is heavily concentrated in Michigan and Florida. Michigan cities that recur include Albion, Muskegon, Whitehall, Montague, and New Era; Florida recipients are clustered in Sarasota, with additional grants in Tampa. Illinois, the headquarters state, accounts for 3% of grants, so the giving footprint extends well beyond Chicago. Every grant in the provided country distribution went to a U.S. recipient.
The recent grant list shows support for community foundations, museums, theaters, churches, animal-focused groups, and human-services organizations. Examples include the Albion Community Foundation, Lakeshore Museum Center, Friends of the Bohm Theatre, White Lake United Methodist Church, and Glasserschoenbaum Human Services.
Several grantees appear in multiple years, including the Albion Community Foundation, Lakeshore Museum Center, Playhouse Friends Foundation, White Lake United Methodist Church, Friends of Albions Animals, and Wslr Inc. That pattern shows recurring support rather than one-off awards only.
The grant-size distribution is modest: $1,000 at the 25th percentile, $2,000 at the median, and $5,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes some larger general-support grants, but most awards are small.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH NEW ERA | NEW ERA, MI | $35,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE PLYMOUTH HARBOR FOUNDATION | SARASOTA, FL | $12,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WSLR INC | SARASOTA, FL | $12,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF THE PLAYHOUSE | WHITEHALL, MI | $11,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF ALBIONS ANIMALS | ALBION, MI | $7,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALBION HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE | ALBION, MI | $7,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HOMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HOMER, IL | $6,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR SARASOTA COUNTY | SARASOTA, FL | $6,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FELINE FUND | NOVI, MI | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LAKESHORE MUSEUM CENTER | MUSKEGON, MI | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST PAULS LUTHERAN FOUNDATION | BEATRICE, NE | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CARING COLLECTIVE INC | SARASOTA, FL | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HARVEST HOUSE | SARASOTA, FL | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WEDU TELEVISION (PBS) | TAMPA, FL | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SEASON OF SHARING | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WHITE LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | MONTAGUE, MI | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAFE PLACE AND RAPE CRISIS CENTER | SARASOTA, FL | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK SARASOTA | SARASOTA, FL | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GLASSERSCHOENBAUM HUMAN SERVICES CENTER FOUNDATION | SARASOTA, FL | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KIDS 'N' STUFF CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | ALBION, MI | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FLYERS RIGHTS EDUCATION FUND | SARASOTA, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DOGS INC | PLAMETTO, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SARASOTA COUNTY | SARASOTA, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE | SARASOTA, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WALK THE BEAT WHITE LAKE | WHITEHALL, MI | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ILLINOIS MASONIC CHARITIES FUND | SPRINGFIELD, IL | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN TINNITUS ASSOCIATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATURE CENTER AT CELERY FIELDS | SARASOTA, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SARASOTA FILM SOCIETY | LAKEWOOD, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WUSF 897 FM | TAMPA, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LEELANAU CONSERVANCY | LELAND, MI | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MOTE MARINE LABORATORY | SARASOTA, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| URBANITE THEATRE INC | SARASOTA, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CAMPS LEELANAU & KOHANA | MAPLE CITY, MI | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTER | SARASOTA, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF THE LEGACY TRAIL | OSPREY, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAFE CHILDREN COALITION | SARASOTA, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BIG WATERS LAND TRUST INC | OSPREY, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCHES | BOY RANCH, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INNOCENCE PROJECT | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF SARASOTA | SARASOTA, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF THE SELBY PUBLIC LIBRARY | SARASOTA, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF THE BOHM THEATRE | ALBION, MI | $15,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH NEW ERA | NEW ERA, MI | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PLAYHOUSE FRIENDS FOUNDATION | WHITEHALL, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KIDS 'N' STUFF CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | ALBION, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE PLYMOUTH HARBOR FOUNDATION | SARASOTA, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WSLR INC | SARASOTA, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LAKESHORE MUSEUM CENTER | MUSKEGON, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH NEW ERA
$35,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE PLYMOUTH HARBOR FOUNDATION
$12,500GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF THE PLAYHOUSE
$11,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF ALBIONS ANIMALS
$7,500GENERAL SUPPORT
ALBION HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
$7,500GENERAL SUPPORT
HOMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$6,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FELINE FUND
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LAKESHORE MUSEUM CENTER
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ST PAULS LUTHERAN FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CARING COLLECTIVE INC
$3,500GENERAL SUPPORT
HARVEST HOUSE
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WEDU TELEVISION (PBS)
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WHITE LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GLASSERSCHOENBAUM HUMAN SERVICES CENTER FOUNDATION
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
KIDS 'N' STUFF CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
FLYERS RIGHTS EDUCATION FUND
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DOGS INC
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SARASOTA COUNTY
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WALK THE BEAT WHITE LAKE
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ILLINOIS MASONIC CHARITIES FUND
$1,500GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN TINNITUS ASSOCIATION
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NATURE CENTER AT CELERY FIELDS
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SARASOTA FILM SOCIETY
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WUSF 897 FM
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CAMPS LEELANAU & KOHANA
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTER
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF THE LEGACY TRAIL
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCHES
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF SARASOTA
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF THE SELBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF THE BOHM THEATRE
$15,500GENERAL SUPPORT
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH NEW ERA
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PLAYHOUSE FRIENDS FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
KIDS 'N' STUFF CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE PLYMOUTH HARBOR FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LAKESHORE MUSEUM CENTER
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT