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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 38-6074650

Olson-Kulka Foundation

A private foundation in Southfield, MI. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 49 grants and $28,900 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $28,900

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $835,651

  • Tax year 2024

    $23,720

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $768,796

  • Tax year 2023

    $14,090

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $747,244

  • Tax year 2022

    $12,510

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $692,904

  • Tax year 2021

    $37,340

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $815,357

  • Tax year 2020

    $22,206

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $804,033

  • Tax year 2019

    $26,750

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $749,905

  • Tax year 2018

    $31,300

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $682,985

Grants paid in 2025

49 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Lumen Christi FoundationMuskegon, MI

    General Fund

    $2,750
  2. Focus HopeDetroit, MI

    General Fund

    $2,000
  3. ClonlaraAnn Arbor, MI

    General Fund

    $1,200
  4. Capuchin Soup KitchenDetroit, MI

    General Fund

    $1,000
  5. Covenant House DetroitDetroit, MI

    General Fund

    $1,000
  6. Andy's AngelsJackson, MI

    General Fund

    $1,000
  7. Gleaners Community Food BankDetroit, MI

    General Fund

    $1,000
  8. Jackson Community Food PantryJackson, MI

    General Fund

    $1,000
  9. John George HomeJackson, MI

    General Fund

    $1,000
  10. Most Holy Trinity ParrishDetroit, MI

    General Fund

    $1,000
  11. Solanus MissionDetroit, MI

    General Fund

    $1,000
  12. Life Church Grand HavenGrand Haven, MI

    General Fund

    $800
  13. Dawn FarmsYpsilanti, MI

    General Fund

    $750
  14. Food GatherersAnn Arbor, MI

    General Fund

    $750
  15. SAY DetroitSouthfield, MI

    General Fund

    $750
  16. Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice HomeJackson, MI

    General Fund

    $550
  17. Arbor HospiceAnn Arbor, MI

    General Fund

    $500
  18. Detroit Phoenix CenterDetroit, MI

    General Fund

    $500
  19. Detroit Rescue Mission MinistriesDetroit, MI

    General Fund

    $500
  20. Haven DetroitPontiac, MI

    General Fund

    $500
  21. Hospice of LenaweeAdrian, MI

    General Fund

    $500
  22. Muskegon Museum of ArtMuskegon, MI

    General Fund

    $500
  23. Muskegon Rescue MissionMuskegon, MI

    General Fund

    $500
  24. Penrickton Center for Blind ChildrenTaylor, MI

    General Fund

    $500
  25. Salvation Army JacksonJackson, MI

    General Fund

    $500
  26. Scripps Howard FoundationCincinnati, OH

    General Fund

    $500
  27. Soul Forward Sober CompanionsDetroit, MI

    General Fund

    $500
  28. St Vincent and Sara Fisher CenterDetroit, MI

    General Fund

    $500
  29. The Hudson FoundationPontiac, MI

    General Fund

    $500
  30. Marine Toys for TotsTriangle, VA

    General Fund

    $300
  31. Maryknoll Fathers and BrothersMaryknoll, NY

    General Fund

    $300
  32. Adrian Dominican SistersAdrian, MI

    General Fund

    $250
  33. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    General Fund

    $250
  34. Cascades Humane SocietyJackson, MI

    General Fund

    $250
  35. Catholic CharitiesTipton, IA

    General Fund

    $250
  36. Children's Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    General Fund

    $250
  37. Benedictine Sisters of ErieErie, PA

    General Fund

    $250
  38. Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GA

    General Fund

    $250
  39. Jackson Interfaith ShelterJackson, MI

    General Fund

    $250
  40. Macular Degeneration ResearchClarksburg, MD

    General Fund

    $250
  41. Men and Women of ActionCleveland, TN

    General Fund

    $250
  42. Motor City Mitten MissionSt CLR Shores, MI

    General Fund

    $250
  43. Positive OptionsHolland, MI

    General Fund

    $250
  44. St Louis CenterChelsea, MI

    General Fund

    $250
  45. Special Olympics MichiganMt Pleasant, MI

    General Fund

    $250
  46. Vera Bradley FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    General Fund

    $250
  47. Vietnam Veterans Memorial FundArlington, VA

    General Fund

    $250
  48. On GoalMilford, OH

    General Fund

    $150
  49. WgvuGrand Rapids, MI

    General Fund

    $100

Approved for future payment

10 grants

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. Ohr SomayachLakewood, NH

    General Fund

    $1,500
  2. Forgotten HarvestOak Park, MI

    General Fund

    $1,000
  3. The Empowerment PlanDetroit, MI

    General Fund

    $1,000
  4. Aquinas CollegeGrand Rapids, MI

    General Fund

    $500
  5. Charlotte Mason Community SchoolDetroit, MI

    General Fund

    $500
  6. Share the Warmth LenaweeAdrian, MI

    General Fund

    $500
  7. Building Beds 4 KidsOak Park, MI

    General Fund

    $250
  8. Friends of Foster KidsShelby TWP, MI

    General Fund

    $250
  9. GSP RescueGurnee, IL

    General Fund

    $250
  10. National Park FoundationWashington, DC

    General Fund

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services5 grants $4,25033% of the total
  2. Education2 grants $2,20017% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture2 grants $2,00016% of the total
  4. Health3 grants $1,0008% of the total
  5. Housing and shelter2 grants $1,0008% of the total
  6. Religion3 grants $9007% of the total
  7. 4 other causes4 grants $1,50012% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan37 grants $25,650
  2. Ohio2 grants $650
  3. Virginia2 grants $550
  4. New York1 grant $300
  5. Georgia1 grant $250
  6. Iowa1 grant $250
  7. Indiana1 grant $250
  8. Maryland1 grant $250
  9. Pennsylvania1 grant $250
  10. Tennessee1 grant $250

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Robert KulkaPresident Hours 10Pay $0
  • Terrence B KulkaVice President Hours 10Pay $0
  • Barry R BessSecretary/Treasurer Hours 10Pay $0

The return

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