Olson Family Foundation

About Olson Family Foundation

Olson Family Foundation Inc directs most of its recent giving to Wings, with two very large general grants in consecutive years: $1,965,340 in 2024 and $1,600,000 in 2023. That pattern signals a concentrated, relationship-based approach rather than a broad portfolio of many small awards. The foundation’s other recent grants are much smaller and mostly general support, which reinforces the sense that a single primary partner sits at the center of its grantmaking. Beyond Wings, the foundation has made a series of modest awards to organizations working in human services, animal welfare, health, conservation, and community support. Recent recipients include International Rescue Committee, Doctors Without Borders, Environmental Defense Fund, Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, and Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. The mix shows that the foundation is not limited to one issue area, even though its largest commitments are highly concentrated. The overall profile is one of selective, unrestricted support. The recent record suggests the foundation uses its biggest grants to sustain a core nonprofit relationship, while smaller awards extend to a wider set of charitable organizations across the United States.

What Olson Family Foundation Funds

In general human services, the foundation gave $7,500 to Meals on Wheels and $7,500 to Habitat for Humanity, both listed as general support. It also made a $2,500 general grant to Regional Food Bank and a $2,500 grant to A Chance to Change, showing support for community-based service organizations. Animal welfare is another visible theme. Recent general grants include $10,000 to Best Friends Animal Society, $6,000 to Oklahoma Humane Society, $5,000 to Second Chance Animal Shelter, $4,000 to Blaze's Tribute Equine Rescue, and $3,500 to Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue. Those awards indicate a steady cluster of support for animal rescue and shelter work. The foundation also supports conservation and environmental organizations. Recent grants include $20,000 to Environmental Defense Fund, $15,000 to Natural Resource Defense, $2,500 to Defenders of Wildlife, $2,000 to World Wildlife Fund, and $2,000 to National Wildlife Federation. Health and emergency aid appear as well through $25,000 grants to International Rescue Committee and Doctors Without Borders.

How Olson Family Foundation Gives