Jeannette and Curt Olson Foundation
Invitation OnlyGranite Falls, Minnesota · EIN 27-0572772 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$115K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Granite Falls | Granite Falls, MN | Public park improvements | $29,500 |
| Yellow Medicine East Dollars for Scholars | Granite Falls, MN | Scholarships to high school seniors | $25,000 |
| Neighbors United Resource Center Food Shelf | Granite Falls, MN | Feed the needy | $15,000 |
| Avera Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | Granite falls ambulance fund | $5,000 |
| Granite Falls Congregational Church | Granite Falls, MN | Operational expenses | $5,000 |
| Granite Falls Living at Home Block Nurse Program | Granite Falls, MN | Health services to elderly residents | $5,000 |
| Granite Falls Lutheran Church | Granite Falls, MN | Operational expenses | $5,000 |
| Yellow Medicine East | Granite Falls, MN | Educational needs | $5,000 |
| Minnesota West Foundation | Canby, MN | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Granite Falls Historical Society | Granite Falls, MN | Operational expenses | $3,000 |
| Project Turnabout | Granite Falls, MN | Resident assistance | $3,000 |
| Pheasants Forever | St Paul, MN | Youth education | $2,500 |
| Granite Area Arts Council | Granite Falls, MN | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Pioneer Pbs | Granite Falls, MN | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| The Yes House | Granite Falls, MN | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Yellow Medicine County Historical Society | Granite Falls, MN | Operational expenses | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $105,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $103,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349100931
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0572772
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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