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Oleson Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 38-6083080 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $4.7M
- Grants reported
- 230
- Median grant
- $11.1K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88 | $1.6M |
| 2024 | 142 | $3.2M |
Where Oleson Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTORS FUND | PROVIDENCE, RI | DIRECTORS FUND | 2024 | $90K |
| DIRECTORS FUND | PROVIDENCE, RI | DIRECTORS FUND | 2024 | $90K |
| GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL LAND CONSERVANCY | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | ACQUISITION OF THE RIDGE PROPERTY | 2024 | $85K |
| GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL LAND CONSERVANCY | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | ACQUISITION OF THE RIDGE PROPERTY | 2024 | $85K |
| TART TRAILS | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | THREE MILE TRAIL AND DIRECTOR'S FUND | 2025 | $77K |
| TRAVERSE BAY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | WORK WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ASSAULT AND GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $76K |
| TART TRAILS | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | CONSTRUCTION OF 5-MILES OF TRAIL AROUND SLEEPING BEAR DUNES, SUPPORT SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS TRAIL ON HAMMOND ROAD | 2024 | $75K |
| NW MI FOOD COALITION | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | FOOD FOR FAMILIES IN NEED | 2025 | $75K |
| TART TRAILS | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | CONSTRUCTION OF 5-MILES OF TRAIL AROUND SLEEPING BEAR DUNES, SUPPORT SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS TRAIL ON HAMMOND ROAD | 2024 | $75K |
| NONPROFIT RENTALS | OKEMOS, MI | ZONTA ($34,171) AND THE FESTIVAL FOUNDATION ($36,040) | 2024 | $70.2K |
| NONPROFIT RENTALS | OKEMOS, MI | ZONTA ($34,171) AND THE FESTIVAL FOUNDATION ($36,040) | 2024 | $70.2K |
| CONSERVATION RESOURCE ALLIANCE | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | ROAD STREAM CROSSING IMPROVEMENT AND DIRECTOR'S FUND | 2025 | $62K |
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: PURCHASE STREET OUTREACH VEHICLE AND DIRECTOR'S FUND | 2025 | $57.9K |
| GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | JUBILEE HOUSE SUPPORT AND DIRECTOR'S FUND | 2025 | $55K |
| GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL LAND CONSERVANCY | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | THE RIDGE EXPANSION AND DIRECTOR'S FUND | 2025 | $54K |
| GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: CHILD WATCH CENTER UPGRADES AND DIRECTOR'S FUND | 2025 | $52K |
| NEW COMMUNITY VISION | OKEMOS, MI | PURCHASE TIMBER SHORES PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC RECREATIONAL USE | 2024 | $50K |
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | NEW BOX TRUCK FOR FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM OPERATIONS | 2024 | $50K |
| UNITED WE SMILE | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | DENTAL TREATMENT FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | 2024 | $50K |
| GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO EXPAND YMCA FACILITIES | 2024 | $50K |
| GRASS RIVER NATURAL AREA | BELLAIRE, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: BOARDWALK CONSTRUCTION | 2025 | $50K |
| SAFE HARBOR OF GRAND TRAVERSE | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | YEAR-ROUND OPERATIONS | 2024 | $50K |
| FRIENDS OF GT CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | BOARDMAN CROSSING FOOTBRIDGE CONSTRUCTION | 2024 | $50K |
| THOMPSONVILLE AREA REVITALIZATION PROJECT | THOMPSONVILLE, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - CONSTRUCT NEW TRAILHEAD AND VISITOR CENTER | 2024 | $50K |
| INLAND SEAS EDUCATION CENTER | SUTTONS BAY, MI | MATCHING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2024 | $50K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- MS STEPHANIE RUSTEM
- Address
- PO BOX 904 TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 496850904
- Phone
- 2319292605
- Deadlines
- APRIL 1ST OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR
- Application materials
- APPLICATION FORM POSTED ON FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE
- Restrictions
- PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE AND EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE LOCATED IN NORTHWESTERN LOWER MICHIGAN.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Oleson Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (3 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.