Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 386083080) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Oleson Foundation reported 71 grants totaling $1,580,380 to 71 organizations across 3 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $90,000 to Directors Fund.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Directors Fund | PROVIDENCE, RI | $90,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $85,000 |
| Tart Trails | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $75,000 |
| Nonprofit Rentals | OKEMOS, MI | $70,211 |
| Friends of Fife Lake Public Library | FIFE LAKE, MI | $50,000 |
| Friends of GT Conservation District | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $50,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $50,000 |
| Grand Traverse BAY Ymca | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $50,000 |
| Inland Seas Education Center | SUTTONS BAY, MI | $50,000 |
| Mount Holiday | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $50,000 |
| NEW Community Vision | OKEMOS, MI | $50,000 |
| Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $50,000 |
| Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project | THOMPSONVILLE, MI | $50,000 |
| United WE Smile | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $50,000 |
| Child & Family Services NW MI | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $35,000 |
| North Central Michigan College Foundation | PETOSKEY, MI | $30,000 |
| Northwestern Michigan College Foundation | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $30,000 |
| Traverse BAY Children's Advocacy Center | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $30,000 |
| City Opera House Heritage Association | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $25,000 |
| Little Traverse BAY Humane Society | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $25,000 |
| Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Traverse City | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $25,000 |
| Women's Resource Center of N Michigan | PETOSKEY, MI | $25,000 |
| Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $20,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $20,000 |
| Munson Healthcare Regional Foundation | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $20,000 |
| Traverse Symphony Orchestra | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $20,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $20,000 |
| Benzie Senior Resources | HONOR, MI | $17,000 |
| Legacy Aviation Learning Center | SAGINAW, MI | $16,000 |
| Addiction Treatment Services | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $15,000 |
| BIG Brothers BIG Sisters | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $15,000 |
| Friendship Community Center Inc | SUTTONS BAY, MI | $15,000 |
| Rotary Club of Charlevoix Charities Inc | CHARLEVOIX, MI | $15,000 |
| Seeds | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $15,000 |
| Sharecare of Leelanau | LAKE LEELANAU, MI | $12,000 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | GRAND HAVEN, MI | $11,100 |
| Benzie Area Christian Neighbors | BENZONIA, MI | $10,000 |
| Cherryland Humane Society | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $10,000 |
| City of Traverse City and Charter Township of Garfield | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $10,000 |
| Conservation Resource Alliance | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $10,000 |
| Echo HIS Love | MANISTEE, MI | $10,000 |
| Father Fred Foundation | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $10,000 |
| Friends of Garden Theater | FRANKFORT, MI | $10,000 |
| Good Samaritan Family Services | ELLSWORTH, MI | $10,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Michigan | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $10,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | INTERLOCHEN, MI | $10,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | LELAND, MI | $10,000 |
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Source: public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings (tax year 2024). Amounts are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
