John R Oltman Charitable Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support to a variety of charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to health-related initiatives, particularly those focused on Alzheimer's disease and dementia, as well as animal welfare and community development. The foundation supports organizations such as the Alzheimer's Research Foundation, ASPCA, and Habitat for Humanity, indicating a broad interest in health, animal rights, and housing assistance. It primarily serves nonprofit organizations that align with its values, contributing to both local and national causes.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized 501(c)(3) charities seeking modest, primarily general operating support in areas the foundation has funded (health/Alzheimer’s, animal welfare, housing/community groups), able to apply via a concise letter and provide tax-exempt documentation.
Good Fit
- • Requests for general operating support or modest program funding (typical grants under $5K, with occasional larger gifts).
- • Alignment with Alzheimer’s/dementia services, animal welfare, affordable housing, or local community nonprofits.
- • Ability to submit a clear mailed letter and follow up by phone to a named contact.
- • Organizations with some prior relationship or regional connection to the foundation's trustees.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached recipients in 12 states and about 84% of dollars went outside the foundation state, indicating a broad multi-state footprint rather than a strictly local focus.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 28 distinct recipients in 2023 (35 in 2022), showing a substantial and diverse set of independent grantees even though a subset are repeat recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of access exists: the foundation explicitly accepts letter requests and recorded five new recipients in 2023; however, a majority of dollars still went to returning grantees, so new entrants should expect competition with established relationships.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
