The Arlene R Olson Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderWest Conshohocken, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-3066380 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ARLENE R OLSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 742 CHERRY CIRCLE, WYNNEWOOD PA 19096 |
| Phone | 6106498779 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION HAS NO REQUIRED FORM. ALL INFORMATION THAT THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION DEEMS APPROPRIATE SHOULD BE SUBMITTED. |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED WHEN RECEIVED. |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARD OTHER THAN THEY BE USED FOR QUALIFIED PURPOSES. |
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
23% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council for Relationships | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Main Line School Night Association | Radnor, PA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Council for Relationships | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth El | Newark, DE | General fund | $5,000 |
| Main Line School Night Association | Radnor, PA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth El | Newark, DE | General fund | $3,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Penn Museum | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $2,500 |
| Glimmerglass Opera | Cooperstown, NY | General fund | $2,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $1,500 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $62,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $74,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349102638
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-3066380
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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