Leland J and Dorothy H Olson Charitable Fountation
Historical FunderOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 47-0748772 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$9.5M
Organizations funded80
Typical grant$46,000
Total assets$142.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $85,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE LELAND DOROTHY OLSON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 13333 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 500, OMAHA NE 68154 |
| Phone | 4023938300 |
| Form and materials | LARGE GRANTS OF $50,000 OR HIGHER - SEE THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE FOR THE LARGE GRANTS PROCESS. |
| Deadlines | SEE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE FOR APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. |
| Restrictions | SEE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. |
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
35% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Omaha, NE | Program support | $1,150,000 |
| Stanwood Camano Area Foundation | Stanwood, WA | Program support | $1,011,409 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | Omaha, NE | Program support | $826,926 |
| Stanwood Camano Arts | Stanwood, WA | Program support | $536,000 |
| Westside Foundation | Omaha, NE | Program support | $454,351 |
| Community Foundation of Snohomish County | Everett, WA | Program support | $420,000 |
| Youth Emergency Services | Omaha, NE | Program support | $412,376 |
| Completely Kids | Omaha, NE | Program support | $400,000 |
| Crcc Northwest | Omaha, NE | Program support | $364,435 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Program support | $225,425 |
| Avenue Scholars | Omaha, NE | Program support | $150,000 |
| Bike Works | Seattle, WA | Program support | $150,000 |
| Casa for Douglas County | Omaha, NE | Program support | $150,000 |
| Child Saving Institute | Omaha, NE | Program support | $150,000 |
| Community Resources Foundation | Stanwood, WA | Program support | $150,000 |
| Project Houseworks | Omaha, NE | Program support | $150,000 |
| Siena Francis House | Omaha, NE | Program support | $150,000 |
| Teammates Mentoring Program | Lincoln, NE | Program support | $150,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | Omaha, NE | Program support | $105,000 |
| Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue | Omaha, NE | Program support | $100,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center | Omaha, NE | Program support | $85,000 |
| Legal Aid of Nebraska | Omaha, NE | Program support | $80,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Omaha, NE | Program support | $75,000 |
| Open Door Mission | Omaha, NE | Program support | $75,000 |
| Together Inc of Metropolitan Omaha | Omaha, WA | Program support | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of King County | Seattle, WA | Program support | $70,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Omaha | Omaha, NE | Program support | $70,000 |
| Hope Center for Kids | Omaha, NE | Program support | $70,000 |
| Abide Omaha | Omaha, NE | Program support | $68,000 |
| Micah House | Council Bluffs, IA | Program support | $68,000 |
| Heartland Hope Mission | Omaha, NE | Program support | $64,000 |
| Quality Living Inc | Omaha, NE | Program support | $59,000 |
| Northstar Foundation | Omaha, NE | Program support | $58,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services | Omaha, NE | Program support | $57,000 |
| Dream | Omaha, NE | Program support | $55,000 |
| Banister's Leadership Academy | Omaha, NE | Program support | $53,000 |
| Stephen Center Inc | Omaha, NE | Program support | $50,000 |
| Whispering Roots | Omaha, NE | Program support | $50,000 |
| Educare of Omaha | Omaha, NE | Program support | $47,000 |
| Second Chance Outreach | Omaha, NE | Program support | $47,000 |
| Little Red School House | Gretna, NE | Program support | $46,000 |
| Carole's House of Hope | Omaha, NE | Program support | $45,000 |
| Assitance League of Omaha | Omaha, NE | Program support | $43,000 |
| Camano Senior Services Association | Camano Island, WA | Program support | $38,000 |
| Arrowhead Ranch Foundation | Camano, WA | Program support | $36,000 |
| Black Healing Fund | Snohomish, WA | Program support | $35,000 |
| Chicano Awareness Center | Omaha, NE | Program support | $35,000 |
| Kids Can Community Center | Omaha, NE | Program support | $35,000 |
| Nebraska Youth Justice Initiative | Omaha, NE | Program support | $35,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Heartland | Omaha, NE | Program support | $35,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Omaha | Omaha, NE | Program support | $35,000 |
| Safe Harbor Free Clinic | Stanwood, WA | Program support | $33,000 |
| Santa Monica House | Omaha, NE | Program support | $33,000 |
| Young Men's Christian Association | Omaha, NE | Program support | $33,000 |
| Freedom Park Association | Camano Island, WA | Program support | $32,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center of Snohomish | Everett, WA | Program support | $28,000 |
| Foster Care Closet | Lincoln, NE | Program support | $27,000 |
| Housing Hope | Everett, WA | Program support | $27,000 |
| Angels Among US | Omaha, NE | Program support | $25,000 |
| Heartland Family Service | Omaha, NE | Program support | $25,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 80 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,455,922 | 80 |
| 2023 | $10,163,879 | 92 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523099349100807
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0748772
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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