D'Olier Foundation
The D'Olier Foundation is a private foundation based in Moorestown, New Jersey. It supports Quaker organizations and, in the South Jersey region, organizations with current connections to the Moorestown community that support Quaker values.
D'Olier Foundation at a glance
In short: D'Olier Foundation gave $210K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New Jersey. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $209,500
- +33.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,976
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,184,579
- -2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (4 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to D'Olier Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Submit a project proposal by email with a cover letter and proposed budget, plus the latest audited financial statements and IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter as attachments. Two hard copies of the application, without attachments, must also be mailed. Grants are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations; no grants are made to individuals.
- Review Cycle
- September 30.
- Deadline
- September 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary Anne Polk O'Meara
Mailing address: 161 Foxwood Drive, Moorestown, NJ 08057-4107
Phone: (610) 293-0700
Email: trustees@dolierfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who D'Olier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Moorestown Monthly Meeting ($25K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 104 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated geographic focus includes Quaker organizations and organizations in the South Jersey region that have current connections to the Moorestown community and support Quaker values. In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 14% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is D'Olier Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 20 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $153K (2020) to $210K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moorestown Monthly Meeting Moorestown, NJ | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| Westfield Friends School Cinnaminson, NJ | Burlington County Scholars Program | $20,000 |
| Friends Publishing Corporation Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Funds | $15,000 |
| Mend Inc Moorestown, NJ | Acquisition of Property for Office and Apts | $15,000 |
| Moorestown Friends School Moorestown, NJ | Camden Scholars Program | $15,000 |
| Monthly Holly Monthly Meeting Mount Holly, NJ | Hvac and Geothermal Wells | $15,000 |
| Perkins Center for the Arts Moorestown, NJ | Infrastructure Improvements and General Operating Funds | $15,000 |
| Little Egg Harbor Ship Bottom, NJ | Interior Repairs and Exterior Painting | $15,000 |
| Friends School Mullica Hill Mullica Hill, NJ | General Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| Haddonfield Friends Refugee Assistance Fund Haddonfield, NJ | Continue to assist local refugees with needs not funded by other sources. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,184,579 | $180,071 | $246,618 | $209,500 | 21 | $212,047 | $153,871 | $173,864 |
| 2023 | $3,251,126 | $132,079 | $190,309 | $157,000 | 17 | $159,214 | $132,986 | $161,623 |
| 2022 | $3,309,356 | $1,919,951 | $229,585 | $184,000 | 24 | $186,302 | $1,918,176 | $138,049 |
| 2021 | $1,618,990 | $541,704 | $198,995 | $157,000 | 23 | $178,209 | $520,595 | $162,499 |
| 2020 | $1,276,281 | $489,749 | $179,202 | $153,000 | 19 | — | $471,573 | $125,349 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, D'Olier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $174K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to fulfill the expectations of Mabel D’Olier’s trust by supporting Quaker organizations and qualifying South Jersey organizations connected to Moorestown. Grants are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations; the foundation does not award grants to individuals.
Its 2024 grants included support for Quaker schools, meetings, publishing, and retreat and learning organizations, as well as local arts, refugee assistance, and community services. Friends Publishing Corporation, a 2024 grantee, describes its mission as communicating Quaker experience to connect and deepen spiritual lives. Pendle Hill describes itself as a Quaker center welcoming people for spirit-led learning, retreat, and community. Perkins Center for the Arts says it enriches lives and inspires lifelong learning through the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $209,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median award of $10,000. Notable grants included $25,000 to an individual recipient for a capital campaign; $20,000 to Westfield Friends School for its Burlington County Scholars Program; and $15,000 each to Friends Publishing Corporation, MEND, Moorestown Friends School, an individual recipient, Perkins Center for the Arts, and Little Egg Harbor for purposes including operating support, property acquisition, scholarships, infrastructure, and repairs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Anne Polk O’Meara, William G Guthe, and Barbara Kreider as trustees.
D'Olier Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Anne Polk O'Meara
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $7K (2024)
William G. Guthe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Barbara Kreider
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Walter L. Evans (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to Mary Anne Polk O'Meara (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about D'Olier Foundation
How much does D'Olier Foundation give each year?
D'Olier Foundation gave $210K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $157K across 17 grants.
What is D'Olier Foundation's typical grant size?
D'Olier Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,976, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from D'Olier Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does D'Olier Foundation give grants?
D'Olier Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Moorestown, NJ (5 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants), Mt Holly, NJ (2 grants) and Mullica Hill, NJ (2 grants).
Does D'Olier Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of D'Olier Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are D'Olier Foundation's largest grantees?
D'Olier Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Moorestown Monthly Meeting ($25,000), Westfield Friends School ($20,000) and Friends Publishing Corporation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is D'Olier Foundation?
D'Olier Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $212K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $174K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does D'Olier Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to fulfill the expectations of Mabel D’Olier’s trust by supporting Quaker organizations and qualifying South Jersey organizations connected to Moorestown. Grants are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations; the foundation does not award grants to individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from D'Olier Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is D'Olier Foundation's EIN?
D'Olier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6075471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does D'Olier Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). D'Olier Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/d-olier-foundation-morg_de12bf8bf6904e98a4ec2c7aff09c107
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