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Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable

Omaha, Nebraska  ·  EIN 470748772  ·  Private foundation

Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable has awarded $46.4M across 500 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to University of Nebraska Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$5.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$58.7M
Total assets
500
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable funds

Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, disability services, early childhood education, economic development, education, and related causes.

Community ImprovementDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFinancial EmpowermentFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults.

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Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Nebraska Foundation
GENERAL FUNDS
Lincoln, NE$2.6M2018
University of Nebraska Foundation
GENERAL FUNDS
Lincoln, NE$1.7M2017
University of Nebraska Foundation
GENERAL FUNDS
Lincoln, NE$1.3M2020
Salvation Army
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Omaha, NE$1.1M2024
Stanwood Camano Area Foundation
GENERAL FUNDS
Stanwood, WA$1.0M2023
Otoe County School District
GENERAL FUNDS
Palmyra, NE$1.0M2020
Stanwood Camano Area Foundation
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Stanwood, WA$1.0M2024
Community Alliance
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Omaha, NE$1.0M2023
University of Nebraska Foundation
GENERAL FUNDS
Lincoln, NE$1.0M2022
Stanwood-camano Area Foundation
NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY - MOBILE INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE
Stanwood, WA$1000K2022
Community Alliance
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Omaha, NE$999K2022
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha
HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS
Omaha, NE$999K2023
Food Bank for the Heartland
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Omaha, NE$827K2024
Omaha Public Schools Foundation
GRANT AGREEMENT TO OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FOR 2021
Omaha, NE$702K2023
Omaha Public Schools Foundation
GRANT AGREEMENT TO OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FOR 2022
Omaha, NE$702K2022

Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$5.4M
2018$6.0M
2020$5.7M
2022$9.7M
2023$10.2M
2024$9.5M

How to apply for funding from Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable

Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at olsonfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable

Does Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable accept grant applications?
Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable fund?
Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include University of Nebraska Foundation, University of Nebraska Foundation, University of Nebraska Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable give in grants?
Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable reported $5.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $46.4M over 500 grants.
Where is Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable located?
Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable is based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 470748772.
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About this profile. This page is built from Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.