William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $222,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$222,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$355,615
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $201,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $201,000 | 23 | $527,390 |
| 2024 | $222,000 | 29 | $355,615 |
How to apply
William F & Doris W Oliver 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 William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $65,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $29,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $20,000 |
| Just Detention International | General support | $20,000 |
| Heifer Project International Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Prisoners' Legal Services - Massachusett Correctional Legal Services | General support | $10,000 |
| Keewaydin Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | General support | $10,000 |
| Americans for Oxford Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation | Support for daily | $10,000 |
| The Innocence Project | General support | $10,000 |
| Coalition to Shelter and Support the Homeless | General support | $10,000 |
| Battered Women Justice Project | Support daily operations | $10,000 |
| Refugee & Immigration Center | General support | $10,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defence and Educational Fund | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Daily operational support | $5,000 |
| Archaeological Institute of America | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Sisters of St Basil the Great | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Values United | Support of daily operations | $5,000 |
| The 5 Gyres Institute | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Rolling Harvest Food Rescue | General support | $5,000 |
| Sunday Breakfast Mission | Support daily operations | $5,000 |
| Americans for Oxford | Oxford poverty and human | $5,000 |
| Thistle Farms Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Parole Project Inc | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Immigrant Rights Action | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Center for Rural Enterprise and Enviromental Justice | Daily operational support | $5,000 |
| Archaeological Conservancy | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Trinity Buckingham Academy | Support daily operations | $3,500 |
| Laurent House Foundation Inc | Support for daily | $3,000 |
| Diocese of Pennsylvania | Godly play initiatve | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Oliver
- Elizabeth F Oliver
- Katherine P Oliver
- Victoria A Oliver
Questions people ask
Does William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation give?
$222,000 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Oliver (President), Elizabeth F Oliver (Vice President), Katherine P Oliver (Treasurer) and Victoria A Oliver (Secretary).
What does William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, human services and education.