We are active members of the places where we work, live, and serve.

We focus our impact on education, environment, and community.

Olsson Foundation

Our history of community involvement dates to 1956, when our founder, John E. Olsson, established a legacy of serving others with our time, talents, and resources. In 2015, we established the Olsson Foundation, a 501c(3) private foundation to improve the lives of the people we serve.

Nominate an organization

The nomination form for funding will be available in summer 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Lori Cerveny at 402.458.5692 or lcerveny@olsson.com

olsson foundation grant recipients

Select organization type

Holiday Giving Grant Recipients (2021-2023)
Educational Institutions Supported
Annual Grant Recipients (2023)

Children's Haven of Southwest Missouri
Joplin, Missouri

KC Stem Alliance
Kansas City, Missouri

LevelUp Kids
Kansas City, Missouri

Big Muddy Urban Farm
Omaha, Nebraska

Completely Kids
Omaha, Nebraska

Heartland Counseling Services
South Sioux City, Nebraska

Food Fort
Lincoln, Nebraska

Cleats for Kids
Oklahoma City

Upward Transitions
Oklahoma City

Neighbors Building Neighborhoods
Muskogee, Oklahoma

Lost Our Home Pet Rescue
Tempe, Arizona

Reading Partners Colorado
Denver

Walk With Me
Conifer, Colorado

Whiz Kidz Tutoring
Denver

We support the communities where we live and work.

Community Impact Council

Our Community Impact Council works to ensure local volunteering opportunities are available to our employees, wherever they are based.

Our employees invest their time and resources.

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

We actively encourage employees to make a difference in the places they call home.

United Way Campaign

Every year, our employees pledge thousands of dollars to support their communities.

Local organizations we support

Our volunteers in action.