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The Oliver Foundation

Preselected recipients only Fairfax, Virginia · EIN 541422033

The Oliver Foundation is a private foundation in Fairfax, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,5004$17,845
2024$00$17,941
2025$10,0001$7,946

How to apply

The 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 The Oliver Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Endowment for Community Leadership
Annandale, VA
Leadership Education$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Oliver Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Oliver Foundation give?

$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The Oliver Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Dr Cap Oliver (Pres / Treas).

What does The Oliver Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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