Nancy Nichols Olson Foundation
Invitation OnlyRockford, Illinois · EIN 36-4108737 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$28K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$192K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Cemetary Association | Rockford, IL | Civic | $5,000 |
| Second Congregational Church | Rockford, IL | Civic | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Irving, TX | Civic | $5,000 |
| Keith Country Day School | Rockford, IL | Civic | $3,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Civic | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Rock River Valley | Rockford, IL | Civic | $2,000 |
| Friends of Coranado Foundation | Rockford, IL | Civic | $2,000 |
| Hope Village - Tiny Housing Alterna | Chippewa Falls, WI | Civic | $1,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Rockford | Rockford, IL | Civic | $1,000 |
| Shatter Our Silence | Rockford, IL | Civic | $500 |
| Red Shed School | Roscoe, IL | Civic | $500 |
| St Peter Catholic Church | South Beloit, IL | Civic | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,500 | 12 |
| 2024 | $47,250 | 15 |
| 2023 | $18,100 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611049349100921
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4108737
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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