The Oliver Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Oliver Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.8 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $350,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.8 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$76.1 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 58 | $55.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 58 | $66.1 million |
| 2025 | $2.8 million | 62 | $76.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard D Oliver C/O 6075 Park Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45243-3415 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 223-4989 |
| Restrictions | Should be limited to the greater cincinnati area |
What The Oliver Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 56 | $2.7 million |
| Michigan | 3 | $45,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc College of Medicine | General operating | $350,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center | General operating | $260,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens | General operating | $200,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | General operating | $150,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | General operating | $140,000 |
| Emery Theatretct | General operating | $125,000 |
| Taft Museum of Art | General operating | $120,000 |
| Beechwood Home | General operating | $110,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati | General operating | $100,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | General operating | $100,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation | General operating | $100,000 |
| Freestorefoodbank | General operating | $100,000 |
| Ladd | General operating | $100,000 |
| The Christ Hospital | General operating | $100,000 |
| Uss Cincinnati Memorial & Peace Pavilion | General operating | $100,000 |
| Stepping Stones | General operating | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | General operating | $30,000 |
| America's River Roots Festival | General operating | $25,000 |
| Atwill Memorial Chapel Association | General operating | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | General operating | $25,000 |
| Civic Garden Center | General operating | $25,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth Services Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati | General operating | $25,000 |
| Xavier Jesuit Academy | General operating | $25,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Best Point Education & Behavioral Health | General operating | $20,000 |
| Camp Joy | General operating | $20,000 |
| Corporation for Findlay Market | General operating | $20,000 |
| Indian Hill Church | General operating | $20,000 |
| Linder Center of Hope | General operating | $20,000 |
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center | General operating | $20,000 |
| Dress for Success Cincinnati | General operating | $15,000 |
| Kenzie's Closet | General operating | $15,000 |
| Artswave | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cancerfree Kids | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cardinal Land Conservancy | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Preservation Association | General operating | $10,000 |
| Clovernook Center for the Blind Visually Impaired | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hearing Speech Deaf Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hopeful Horizons | General operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard D Oliver
- John C Oliver
- Debra C Oliver
- Vere W Gaynor
- Christine A Buttress Esq
Questions people ask
Does The Oliver Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Oliver Family Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs The Oliver Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard D Oliver (Trustee), John C Oliver (Trustee), Debra C Oliver (Trustee) and Vere W Gaynor (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Oliver Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and health.