Olberg Family Charitable Trust
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various community betterment initiatives. Its mission encompasses a wide range of causes, including educational support, community health, cultural and performing arts, and religious community betterment. The foundation primarily serves organizations that contribute to the enhancement of community welfare and cultural heritage. It demonstrates a strong commitment to improving local communities, particularly through health and educational programs, as well as cultural institutions. While it operates primarily in Iowa, its funding extends to organizations in other states as well.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or mid-sized nonprofit with a clear local/state connection (Iowa) working in community betterment, education, cultural heritage, or community health seeking modest unrestricted or program support.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving Cedar Rapids/Marion or broader Iowa communities
- • Asks in the small-grant range (under $5,000) or for program/operating support
- • Clear alignment with community betterment, arts, education, or health
- • Local reputation or a referral/relationship with existing recipients
Geography
Observed giving is concentrated in Iowa (77% of dollars) but small grants were also made to recipients in six other states, for a total of seven states in the latest year.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 26 distinct recipients across community betterment, education, arts, and health; multiple independent organizations are funded rather than a single dominated recipient.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (nine new recipients in 2024 and prior years showed new grantees), and the foundation provides a named contact, phone, mailing address, and a rolling/no-form submission approach, all of which make entry plausible for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
