The Barbara Roastingear and Henry Oliver III Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Barbara Roastingear and Henry Oliver III Family Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $421,750 the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $394,500 | 23 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $421,750 | 23 | $9.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 17 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
The Barbara Roastingear and Henry Oliver III Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Barbara Roastingear and Henry Oliver III Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 7 | $1.4 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $12,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $12,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $7,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland Community Hospital Foundation | General operating | $1.4 million |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival | General operating | $25,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | General operating | $15,000 |
| Wyofile | General operating | $12,500 |
| Ashland Food Bank | General operating | $12,000 |
| The Southern Poverty Law Center | General operating | $12,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operating | $10,000 |
| Smile Train | General operating | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Animal Shelter | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Archaeological Conservancy | General operating | $5,000 |
| Heard Museum | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ashland Elks Lodge 944 | Children's eye clinic and veteran's sorcc | $4,000 |
| Peace House | Uncle's food diner 500 meals/week | $3,000 |
| Jackson County Sart | General operating | $2,500 |
| Fort Ligonier | Memorial | $2,500 |
| Kitchen Angels | Memorial | $2,500 |
| The Foundation for the Horse | General operatingscholarships | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry Oliver III
- Mary Flitner
- Samuel Joseph Flitner
Questions people ask
Does The Barbara Roastingear and Henry Oliver III Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Barbara Roastingear and Henry Oliver III Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Barbara Roastingear and Henry Oliver III Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Henry Oliver III (President), Mary Flitner (Treasurer) and Samuel Joseph Flitner (Director).
What does The Barbara Roastingear and Henry Oliver III Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and food and hunger.