OLESON FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Supports youth programs, community projects, and health initiatives in Traverse City, Michigan.
OLESON FOUNDATION has 372 grants on file funding 155 organizations. Giving increased from $1,580,380 in 2024 to $1,582,361 in 2025. Reported assets: $22,824,148.
Total Assets
$22,824,148
Grants (Last Year)
$1,582,361
Total Grants on File
372
Recipients Funded
155
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,582,361 | 88 | $17,981 |
| 2024 | $1,580,380 | 71 | $22,259 |
| 2023 | $1,440,894 | 71 | $20,294 |
| 2022 | $978,175 | 77 | $12,704 |
| 2021 | $1,139,327 | 65 | $17,528 |
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Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 5 filing years)
BENJAMIN WATTS
DIRECTOR
SAMANTHA OLESON-HANSEN
DIRECTOR
BRAD OLESON
DIRECTOR
CONNIE DENEWETH
DIRECTOR
GERALD OLESON
DIRECTOR
DONALD W OLESON
DIRECTOR
RICHARD FORD
SECRETARY
DONALD M OLESON
VICE-PRESIDENT
MARTHA OLESON
PRESIDENT
STEPHANIE RUSTEM
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IRS Filing History
OLESON FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 5 years, spanning 2021 to 2025.
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