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Jonathan & Tara Oliver Foundation

Preselected recipients only Orem, Utah · EIN 201169593

Jonathan & Tara Oliver Foundation is a private foundation in Orem, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.5 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $6,482 and the largest $3.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $296,356 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$296,3564$1,005
2024$3.5 million3$0

How to apply

Jonathan & Tara 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Jonathan & Tara Oliver Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Utah.

StateGrantsAmount
Utah3$3.5 million

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
Athletic donation$3.5 million
Sub 4 Santa
Mapleton, UT
Sub 4 santa for 10 needy families$6,482
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Salt Lake City, UT
General donation$330

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Jonathan & Tara Oliver Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Jonathan & Tara Oliver Foundation give?

$3.5 million in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $6,482.

Who runs Jonathan & Tara Oliver Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan S Oliver (President), Tara R Oliver (Vice President) and Richard Oliver (Trustee).

What does Jonathan & Tara Oliver Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.

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