The Norman Olson Charitable
Private foundation · Philadelphia, PA · EIN 94-6776974 · reported 2023–2025
19grants reported
$5,000median award
$2,500lower quartile
$1,500smallest grant
$194Ktotal paid
4states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 6 of its 19 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $111K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family & Children GENERAL PUBLIC ASSITANCE | Philadelphia, PA | $50,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom GENERAL PUBLIC ASSISITANCE | Philadelphia, PA | $27,625 |
| Hudson Hall Opera House | Hudson, NY | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children Services GENERAL PUBLIC ASSISTANCE | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 |
| Caring for Friends GENERAL PUBLIC ASSISTANCE | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 |
| Caring for Friends GENERAL PUBLIC ASSISTANCE | Philadelphia, PA | $10,000 |
| Wesleyan University GENERAL PUBLIC ASSISTANCE | Middleton, CT | $9,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom GENERAL PUBLIC ASSISTANCE | Philadelphia, PA | $7,835 |
| Wesleyan University GENERAL PUBLIC ASSISTANCE | Middleton, CT | $5,450 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra | Philadelphia, PA | $5,000 |
| Redeemer Health Drueding Center MEDICAL | Philadelphia, PA | $4,000 |
| Wesleyan University GENERAL PUBLIC ASSISTANCE | Middleton, CT | $3,500 |
| Olana Partnership | Hudson, NY | $3,000 |
| School District OF Phila EDUCATION | Philadelphia, PA | $3,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom GENERAL PUBLIC ASSISITANCE | Philadelphia, PA | $2,720 |
| Gladwyne Presbyterian Church EDUCATION | Gladwyne, PA | $2,500 |
| Olana Partnerhip | Hudson, NY | $2,500 |
| Olana Partnerhip | Hudson, NY | $1,500 |
| American Institute for Roman Cultur EDUCATION | Austin, TX | $1,500 |
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