Olsson Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 47-1210501
Foundation Overview
Based in Lincoln, NE, Olsson Foundation Inc has awarded 181 grants totaling $3,065,070 to organizations in Nebraska, Missouri and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
17 of 22 recipients (77%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 31% in Nebraska and funding distributed across 14 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Nebraska, funding concentrates in Lincoln (48%), Omaha (38%), Omahas (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 12% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Olsson Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Adaptive Riding Academ | $2,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Riding For Physical And Cognitive Disabled | 2024 |
| Madonna Foundation | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Rehabilitation Services To Physicaly Injured Peoples | 2024 |
| University Of Neb Fd | $300,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Student And Faculity Programs For Engineers | 2024 |
| Oklahoma Engineering Fd | $2,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Assit In Admissions Of Students Inengineer Programs | 2024 |
| Green Works | $1,980 | Kansas City, MS, US | Hands On Enviromental Programs For Youth | 2024 |
| Growing Futures Early Ed | $2,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Free Early Ed Programs For Those Below The Poverty Level | 2024 |
| Abide Omaha | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Revitalize Inner City Neighborhoods | 2024 |
| Dibs For Kids | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Books For Classrooms In North Omaha | 2024 |
| Rabble Mill | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Out Of School Programming | 2024 |
| Helpping Hands For Single Moms | $2,500 | Mckinney, TX, US | Empowering Single Moms To Obtain College Degrees | 2024 |
| Trusted World Foundation | $2,500 | Garland, TX, US | Enable Purchase Of Size Specific Clothing For Those In Poverty | 2024 |
| Orange County Resue Mission | $2,500 | Tustin, CA, US | Shelterbeds For Homeless | 2024 |
| Sojouner Center | $1,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Victims Of Domestic Violence | 2024 |
| Swe Rocky Mountain Section | $2,500 | Lakewood, CT, US | Gstem Events For Girls | 2024 |
| The Greenway Foundation | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Programs To Ibnroduce Kids To The Platte River System | 2024 |
| Ace Mentor Program Of Central Iowa | $6,667 | Urbandale, IA, US | Mentoring For Young Adults | 2024 |
| Denver Urban Gardners | $6,667 | Denver, CO, US | Mentoring Youthj | 2024 |
| Girls Inc | $6,667 | Omaha, NE, US | Mentoring Young Women | 2024 |
| Kc Stem Alliance | $6,667 | Kansas City, MO, US | Mentoring On Math And Science | 2024 |
| Keep Phoenix Beautiful | $6,667 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Mentor Youth On Ecology | 2024 |
| Oklahoma Engineering Foundation | $6,667 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Menoring To Encourage Engineering Carrers | 2024 |
| Arkansas Food Bank | $6,667 | Little Rock, AR, US | Food For Poverty Level | 2024 |
| Madonna Foundation | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Building Fund | 2023 |
| University Of Neb Fd | $300,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Schlorships | 2023 |
| Ksu Foundaton | $31,500 | Manhattan, KS, US | Olsson Lab | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Omaha | $6,667 | Omahas, NE, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Scitech Institute | $6,667 | Tempe, AZ, US | Stem Programs | 2023 |
| Oklahoma Engineering Fd | $6,667 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Cleats For Kids | $2,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Clothing For Kids In Need | 2023 |
| Big Muddy Urban Farm | $2,200 | Omaha, NE, US | Environmental Awareness | 2023 |
| Child Haven Of Sw Missouri | $2,500 | Joplin, MO, US | Crisis Center For Families In Need | 2023 |
| Food Fort | $2,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Food For Food Desserts | 2023 |
| Heartland Counseling Services | $2,000 | Sioux City, NE, US | Mental Health Services | 2023 |
| Level Up Kids | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Free Dental And Vision For Kids Of Need | 2023 |
| Lost Our Home Pet Rescue | $1,500 | Termpe, AZ, US | Disaster Pet Rescue | 2023 |
| Neighbors Building Neighborhoods | $2,500 | Muskogee, OK, US | Resource Center | 2023 |
| Reading Partners Colorado | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Tutoring English As Second Language | 2023 |
| Whiz Kid Tutoring | $2,000 | Denver, CT, US | Stem Tutoring | 2023 |
| Upward Transitions Inc | $1,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Underserved Support | 2023 |
| Arkansas Stem Coalition | $6,667 | Little Rock, AR, US | Stem For Underpriviledged | 2023 |
| Springfield Dream Center | $6,667 | Springfield, MO, US | Community Resource Center | 2023 |
| Completely Kids | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Aftyer School And Summer Programs For Needy Kids | 2023 |
| Umkc Foundation | $1,817 | Kansas City, MO, US | Stem Program | 2023 |
| Walk With Me Colorado | $1,000 | Conifer, CO, US | Counseling For Loss Of A Child | 2023 |
| Madonna Foundation | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Building Fund | 2023 |
| University Of Neb Fd | $300,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Schlorships | 2023 |
| Ksu Foundaton | $31,500 | Manhattan, KS, US | Olsson Lab | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Omaha | $6,667 | Omahas, NE, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Scitech Institute | $6,667 | Tempe, AZ, US | Stem Programs | 2023 |
| Oklahoma Engineering Fd | $6,667 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Cleats For Kids | $2,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Clothing For Kids In Need | 2023 |
| Big Muddy Urban Farm | $2,200 | Omaha, NE, US | Environmental Awareness | 2023 |
| Child Haven Of Sw Missouri | $2,500 | Joplin, MO, US | Crisis Center For Families In Need | 2023 |
| Food Fort | $2,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Food For Food Desserts | 2023 |
| Heartland Counseling Services | $2,000 | Sioux City, NE, US | Mental Health Services | 2023 |
| Level Up Kids | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Free Dental And Vision For Kids Of Need | 2023 |
| Lost Our Home Pet Rescue | $1,500 | Termpe, AZ, US | Disaster Pet Rescue | 2023 |
| Neighbors Building Neighborhoods | $2,500 | Muskogee, OK, US | Resource Center | 2023 |
| Reading Partners Colorado | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Tutoring English As Second Language | 2023 |
| Whiz Kid Tutoring | $2,000 | Denver, CT, US | Stem Tutoring | 2023 |
| Upward Transitions Inc | $1,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Underserved Support | 2023 |
| Arkansas Stem Coalition | $6,667 | Little Rock, AR, US | Stem For Underpriviledged | 2023 |
| Springfield Dream Center | $6,667 | Springfield, MO, US | Community Resource Center | 2023 |
| Completely Kids | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Aftyer School And Summer Programs For Needy Kids | 2023 |
| Umkc Foundation | $1,817 | Kansas City, MO, US | Stem Program | 2023 |
| Walk With Me Colorado | $1,000 | Conifer, CO, US | Counseling For Loss Of A Child | 2023 |
| University Of Nebraska Fd | $200,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Missouri State Univ Fd | $21,667 | Springfield, MO, US | Schlorship Fund | 2022 |
| Madonna Foundation | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Building Fund | 2022 |
| Ksu Foundaton | $10,000 | Manhattan, KS, US | Olsson Lab | 2022 |
| Ambucs Bolivar Chapter | $2,000 | High Point, NC, US | Youth | 2022 |
| Arizona State Univ Fd | $5,264 | Tempe, AZ, US | Schlorships | 2022 |
| Arkansas Stem Coalition | $6,667 | Little Rock, AR, US | Stem For Underpriviledged | 2022 |
| Dibs For Kids | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Underserved Kids | 2022 |
| Enviornmental Learning For Kids | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Exposure To Enviormental Issues | 2022 |
| Girls Inc Of Omaha | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Omaha | $6,667 | Omahas, NE, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Kc Farm School At Gibbs Rd | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Youth Funds | 2022 |
| Kc Stem Alliance | $1,750 | Kansas City, MO, US | Youth | 2022 |
| Lena Pope | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Youth | 2022 |
| Matthew's Crossing Food Bank | $2,500 | Chandler, AZ, US | Underserved | 2022 |
| Little Light House | $2,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Oklahoma Engineering Fd | $6,667 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Ops Foundation Wolf Pack | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Student Programs | 2022 |
| Scitech Institute | $6,667 | Tempe, AZ, US | Stem Programs | 2022 |
| Springfield Dream Center | $6,667 | Springfield, MO, US | Community Resource Center | 2022 |
| University Of Arkansas Fd | $10,000 | Fayetteville, AR, US | Schlorships | 2022 |
| University Of Neb Fd | $50,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Schlorships | 2022 |
| Upward Transitions Inc | $1,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Underserved Support | 2022 |
| Nacme | $15,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Schlorships | 2022 |
| University Of Nebraska Fd | $200,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Missouri State Univ Fd | $21,667 | Springfield, MO, US | Schlorship Fund | 2022 |
| Madonna Foundation | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Building Fund | 2022 |
| Ksu Foundaton | $10,000 | Manhattan, KS, US | Olsson Lab | 2022 |
| Ambucs Bolivar Chapter | $2,000 | High Point, NC, US | Youth | 2022 |
| Arizona State Univ Fd | $5,264 | Tempe, AZ, US | Schlorships | 2022 |
| Arkansas Stem Coalition | $6,667 | Little Rock, AR, US | Stem For Underpriviledged | 2022 |
| Dibs For Kids | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Underserved Kids | 2022 |
| Enviornmental Learning For Kids | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Exposure To Enviormental Issues | 2022 |
| Girls Inc Of Omaha | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Omaha | $6,667 | Omahas, NE, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Kc Farm School At Gibbs Rd | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Youth Funds | 2022 |
| Kc Stem Alliance | $1,750 | Kansas City, MO, US | Youth | 2022 |
| Lena Pope | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Youth | 2022 |
| Matthew's Crossing Food Bank | $2,500 | Chandler, AZ, US | Underserved | 2022 |
| Little Light House | $2,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Oklahoma Engineering Fd | $6,667 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Ops Foundation Wolf Pack | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Student Programs | 2022 |
| Scitech Institute | $6,667 | Tempe, AZ, US | Stem Programs | 2022 |
| Springfield Dream Center | $6,667 | Springfield, MO, US | Community Resource Center | 2022 |
| University Of Arkansas Fd | $10,000 | Fayetteville, AR, US | Schlorships | 2022 |
| University Of Neb Fd | $50,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Schlorships | 2022 |
| Upward Transitions Inc | $1,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Underserved Support | 2022 |
| Nacme | $15,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Schlorships | 2022 |
| University Of Nebraska Fd | $200,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Missouri State Univ Fd | $21,667 | Springfield, MO, US | Schlorship Fund | 2022 |
| Madonna Foundation | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Building Fund | 2022 |
| Ksu Foundaton | $10,000 | Manhattan, KS, US | Olsson Lab | 2022 |
| Ambucs Bolivar Chapter | $2,000 | High Point, NC, US | Youth | 2022 |
| Arizona State Univ Fd | $5,264 | Tempe, AZ, US | Schlorships | 2022 |
| Arkansas Stem Coalition | $6,667 | Little Rock, AR, US | Stem For Underpriviledged | 2022 |
| Dibs For Kids | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Underserved Kids | 2022 |
| Enviornmental Learning For Kids | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Exposure To Enviormental Issues | 2022 |
| Girls Inc Of Omaha | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Omaha | $6,667 | Omahas, NE, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Kc Farm School At Gibbs Rd | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Youth Funds | 2022 |
| Kc Stem Alliance | $1,750 | Kansas City, MO, US | Youth | 2022 |
| Lena Pope | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Youth | 2022 |
| Matthew's Crossing Food Bank | $2,500 | Chandler, AZ, US | Underserved | 2022 |
| Little Light House | $2,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Youth Services | 2022 |
| Oklahoma Engineering Fd | $6,667 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Ops Foundation Wolf Pack | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Student Programs | 2022 |
| Scitech Institute | $6,667 | Tempe, AZ, US | Stem Programs | 2022 |
| Springfield Dream Center | $6,667 | Springfield, MO, US | Community Resource Center | 2022 |
| University Of Arkansas Fd | $10,000 | Fayetteville, AR, US | Schlorships | 2022 |
| University Of Neb Fd | $50,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Schlorships | 2022 |
| Upward Transitions Inc | $1,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Underserved Support | 2022 |
| Nacme | $15,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Schlorships | 2022 |
| Ambcus Trek For Trikes | $2,000 | High Point, NC, US | Bikes For Kids With Mobility Isssues | 2021 |
| Green Works In Kc | $2,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Youth Leadership Program | 2021 |
| Feed Northland Kids | $2,500 | Platte City, MO, US | Backpack Program | 2021 |
| Willard Community Center | $2,500 | Lincoln, NE, US | After School Program | 2021 |
| Peyton Parker Lane Playground | $2,500 | York, NE, US | Accessible Playground Equipment | 2021 |
| Lps Fd | $2,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Summer Spark Program | 2021 |
| Greenway Fd | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Environmental Education | 2021 |
| Whiz Kids | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | At Risk Mentors | 2021 |
| Ceat For Kids | $1,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Shoes For Needy Kids | 2021 |
| Steam Engine | $2,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Steam For Underprivileged | 2021 |
| Arkansas Stem Coalition | $6,667 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Omaha | $6,667 | Omaha, NE, US | General Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Oklahoma Engineering Fd | $6,667 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Scitech Institute | $6,667 | Tempte, AZ, US | General Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Springfield Dream Center | $6,667 | Springfield, MO, US | General Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Univ Of Ne Fd | $250,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Programs Faculty Student Scholarships | 2021 |
| Univ Arkansas Fd | $10,000 | Fayetteville, AR, US | Student Scholarships Fund | 2021 |
| Missouri State University Fd | $21,667 | Springfield, MO, US | Olsson Lab For Civil Engineering | 2021 |
| Ksu Fd | $10,000 | Manhattan, KS, US | Student Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Arizona State University Fd | $5,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Student Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Umkc Fd | $25,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Student Initiative Fund | 2021 |
| Madonna Fd | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Discretionary Fund | 2021 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation | $40,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Discretionary Fund | 2021 |
| Big Muddy Urban Farm | $1,200 | Omaha, NE, US | Funds For Tools In Lending Program | 2020 |
| Center Education Foundation | $1,750 | Kansas City, MO, US | Classroom For Coding And Programing | 2020 |
| Compassion Fayeteville | $1,750 | Fayetteville, AR, US | Feeding Homeless | 2020 |
| Environmental Learning For Kids | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Outdoor Science Learning For Low Income | 2020 |
| Level Up Kids | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Vison Glasses For 50 Children | 2020 |
| Little Light House | $1,500 | Tulsa, OK, US | Therpy Special Needs Kids | 2020 |
| Live Well Go Fish | $1,500 | Lincoln, NE, US | Recreational Therpy Work | 2020 |
| Prairie Stem | $1,800 | Omaha, NE, US | Mobile Trailer For Stem Activities | 2020 |
| Whiz Kid Turtoring | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Tutoring And Education | 2020 |
| Girls Inc Of Omaha | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | 3 Year General Fund | 2020 |
| Oklahoma Engineering Fd | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | 3 Year General Funding - Students | 2020 |
| Kc Stem Alliance | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | 3 Year General Funding | 2020 |
| Mind Spark Learning | $15,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | 3 Year General Fund | 2020 |
| University Of Nebraska Fd | $221,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Student Prograsm Faculty Assist Scholarships | 2020 |
| University Of Arkansas Fd | $30,000 | Fayetteville, AR, US | Student Scholarships | 2020 |
| Missour State Univ Fd | $21,667 | Springfield, MO, US | Olsson Lab For Civil Engineering | 2020 |
| University Of Oklahoma Fd | $2,500 | Norman, OK, US | Engineering Week Sponsor | 2020 |
| Ymca | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Lincoln Chioldrens Zoo | $12,500 | Lincoln, NE, US | Zoo Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Tabitha Foundation | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Workforce Developemnt Plan | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 47-1210501 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 84608 Lincoln, NE 68501-4608 |
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