Private foundation · North Palm Beach, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Christian Olsen Private Foundation
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $5,000
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $5,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 58 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $340K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $321K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $287K | — | 0 |
| 2022 | $340K | $5,000 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Christian olsen private foundation · north palm beach · 5616222700
- What to send
- 1. The certification, application, project description & budget pages. 2. A copy of the organization's most recent section 501(c)(3) irs ruling. 3. A copy of the organization's most recent financial statements or tax return. 4. A list of the organization's officers and directors.
- Deadlines
- February 15, may 15, august 15, november 15
Next one: Nov 15, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2022 filing - Limits
- The foundation awards charitable distributions only to organizations which satisfy the requirements of section 170(b)(1)(a), 170 (c), 2055(a), and 2522(a) of the internal revenue code.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2022. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Joseph M FlemingTrustee
As listed in its 2022 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Research and medical treatment for children with cancer
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Research and medical treatment for children with cancer | $5,000 |