Oleson Foundation
Traverse City, Michigan · EIN 386083080 · Private foundation
Oleson Foundation is a private foundation based in Traverse City, Michigan. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.6M in giving and $22.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 366 individual grants from this funder — $5.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Oleson Foundation funds
Oleson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, criminal justice, domestic violence, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, older adults, young adults, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse Bay YMCA GRANT FOR SPLASH PROGRAM | Traverse City, MI | $200K | 2023 |
| Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools GRANT FOR NEEDS AND EQUIPMENT | Traverse City, MI | $105K | 2017 |
| Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools DIRECTORS CHOICE AND CAPITAL GRANTS | Traverse City, MI | $102K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from Oleson Foundation
From Oleson Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at olesonfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Oleson Foundation
- Does Oleson Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Oleson Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Oleson Foundation fund?
- Oleson Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Oleson Foundation give in grants?
- Oleson Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.8M over 366 grants.
- Where is Oleson Foundation located?
- Oleson Foundation is based in Traverse City, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 386083080.
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