Elis Olsson Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderWest Point, Virginia · EIN 54-6062436 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$400K
Organizations funded74
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$12.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ELIS OLSSON MEMORIAL FOUNDATION CO |
|---|---|
| Address | 10980 GRANTCHESTER WAY SUITE 220, COLUMBIA MD 21044 |
| Phone | 4439219951 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITTEN FORM AND APPLICANTS SHOULD BE QUALIFIIED EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE APPLICANT'S EXEMPT STATUS MUST BE CURRENT. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO 501(C)(3) EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's School | Tappahannock, VA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Arts Alive Inc | West Point, VA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Melvin Rosson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8356 | West Point, VA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | Wellesley Hills, ME | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Greater West Point Family YMCA | West Point, VA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| The National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Thrive Virginia | Sandston, VA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| West Point Volunter Fire Dept & Rescue Squad | West Point, VA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Jamestown Yorktown Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | General purpose | $11,000 |
| American Red Cross for California Wildfires | Boone, IA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief for Hurricane Melissa | Santa Barbara, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | Albert Lea, MN | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Northern Neck-Middlesex Free Health Clinic | Kilmarnock, VA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Science Museum of Virginia Foundation | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Andrews School | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Walkerton Community Fire Association | Walkerton, VA | General purpose | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross for Texas Floods | Boone, IA | Texas floods | $5,000 |
| Angels of Mercy Medical Clinic | Williamsburg, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Beach Food Pantry Inc | Kitty Hawk, NC | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Boykin Spaniel Foundation | Camden, SC | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Bridges of Change | New Kent, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters | Norfolk, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Christchurch School | Christchurch, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Community Care Clinic of Dare | Nags Head, NC | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Feedmore | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| International Medical Corps | Washington, DC | For israel and gaza | $5,000 |
| Jacob's Ladder Inc | Urbanna, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Preschool | West Point, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Proclaiming Grace Outreach | Barhamsville, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Remote Area Medical | Rockford, TN | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Cornerstone Community Development Center | Aylett, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Doorways | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Menokin Foundation | Warsaw, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| United Nations | Washington, DC | Ukraine support | $5,000 |
| Victory Junction Gang Inc | Randleman, NC | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University - Massey Cancer Center | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Virginia Union University | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| West Point Ministers Association | West Point, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| West Point Schools Combined PTO | West Point, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Bay Aging | Urbanna, VA | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Operation Shoestring | Jackson, MS | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Versability Resources | Hampton, VA | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Circles Rva | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Hands Across Mathews | Mathews, VA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Virginia Living Museum | Newport News, VA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| West Point High School Drama Department | West Point, VA | Drama department | $2,500 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Anchorage, AK | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Christopher Newport University Educational Foundation | Newport News, VA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| International Game Fish Association | Dania Beach, FL | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Mercy Medical Angels | Norfolk, VA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Billfish Foundation | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Virginia Forestry Educational Foundation | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Williamsburg Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Memory | Williamsburg, VA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Alzheimers Association - Greater Richmond Chapter | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | Miami, FL | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Boykin Spaniel Rescue Inc | Boiling Springs, SC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Braille Circulating Library for the Blind | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 74 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $400,000 | 74 |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 62 |
| 2023 | $400,000 | 73 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610699349100616
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6062436
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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