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 summer 2026.

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

olsson foundation grant recipients

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Annual Grant Recipients (2025)

‍Abide Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska

Colette's Children's Home
‍Huntington Beach, California

Delivering Infinite Bookshelves (DIBS) for Kids
‍Omaha, Nebraska

Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
‍Tulsa, Oklahoma

Friends of BOMLA
‍Dallas, Texas

Green Works of Kansas City
‍Kansas City, Missouri

MENTOR Nebraska
‍Omaha, Nebraska

Packs of Hope
‍Arvada, Colorado

Phoenix Rescue Mission
‍Phoenix, Arizona

‍Raymore-Peculiar Robotics Foundation
‍Peculiar, Missouri

SciTech Institute
‍Tempe, Arizona

Society of Hispanic Engineers (SPHE): Colorado School of Mines Chapter
Golden, Colorado

‍The Net Fort Worth
Fort Worth,Texas

Holiday Giving Grant Recipients (2024-2026)

ACE Mentor Program of Central Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa

Denver Urban Gardens
Denver, Colorado

Girls Inc. of Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska

KC STEM Alliance
Kansas City, Missouri

Keep Phoenix Beautiful
Phoenix, Arizona

Oklahoma Engineering Foundation
‍Oklahoma City

The Arkansas Food Bank
Little Rock, Arkansas

Educational Institutions Supported

University of Nebraska
‍Lincoln, Nebraska

Arizona State University
‍Phoenix

Missouri State University
‍Springfield, Missouri

Kansas State University
‍Manhattan, Kansas

University of Arkansas
‍Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Missouri Kansas City
‍Kansas City, Missouri

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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.
Celebrating teachers who have inspired our careers
Celebrating our employees' commitment to giving back

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

‍Blank Children’s Hospital

Des Moines, IA

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CompletelyKIDS

Omaha, NE

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Creative Learning Alliance

Joplin, MO

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Food Fort

Lincoln, NE

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Girls Inc.

Omaha, NE

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Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation

Grand Island, NE

‍Oklahoma Engineering Foundation

Oklahoma City, OK

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Ronald McDonald House

Multiple communities

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Teammates Mentoring

Lincoln, NE

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United Way

Multiple Communities

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Voices of Hope

Lincoln, NE

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Wreaths Across America

Multiple Communities

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Our volunteers in action.