Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker La Jolla, CA EIN: 47-1740761

MORGAN DENE AND ELIZABETH HAMMAN OLIVER is a private foundation based in La Jolla, California. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations working in areas including student experience and research, youth mentoring and prevention, maritime history, island conservation, native plants, and children’s health.

Key facts about Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc

In short: Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc gave $107K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
47-1740761
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$107,425
Grants made (2024)
10
Average grant
$10,743
Median grant
$5,000
New grantees (estimate)
60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2024; small sample)
Total assets
$120
Primary geography
California (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$120

-97.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$107K

-66.8% YoY

Grant Count

10

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-60.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $81 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

60%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $22K. How we count

Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.

  • 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Boys to Men Mentoring Network describes its mission as building communities of positive male role models who use consistent group mentoring to encourage and empower teenage boys. Natural High says it provides tools and programs to help youth discover and pursue their “natural high.” Herreshoff Marine Museum interprets the history and accomplishments of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company and America’s Cup; Mystic Seaport Museum aims to inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience.

Island Conservation says it works to prevent extinctions by removing invasive species from islands. The California Native Plant Society says it protects California’s native plants and habitats through science, education, stewardship, gardening, and advocacy. Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation raises funds for Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, the Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine, and Rady Children’s Health.

Grantmaking

The foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $107,425 in 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grant was $75,000 to UC San Diego to help with student experience, research endeavors, or the campus community. Other grants included $5,000 each to Boys to Men Mentoring Network, Natural High, Herreshoff Marine Museum, Mystic Seaport Museum, and Island Conservation.

How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was California 90%, Rhode Island 5%, Connecticut 5%, and Washington 1%.

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.

Cities

San DiegoLa JollaSpring ValleyNashvilleEl CajonDel MarBristolIrvineMysticNew YorkOceansideSacramentoSan FranciscoSan Juan CapistranoSanta CruzSeattle

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M7 grants2020 13 grants2021 5 grants2022 12 grants2023 10 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2022) to $1.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $107K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Uc San Diego: $75KUc San Diego$75KBoys to Men Mentoring Network: $5KBoys to Men Mentoring Network$5KNatural High: $5KNatural High$5KHerreshoff Marine Museum: $5KHerreshoff Marine Museum$5KMystic Seaport Museum: $5KMystic Seaport Museum$5KIsland Conservation: $5KIsland Conservation$5KSan Diego Yacht Club Sailing Foundation: $3KSan Diego Yacht Club SailingFoundation$3KCalifornia Native Plant Society: $2KCalifornia Native PlantSociety$2KRady Children's Hospital Foundation: $2KRady Children's HospitalFoundation$2KForgotten Childrens Fund: $1KForgotten Childrens Fund$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Uc San Diego ($75K). Together the top 10 received $107K.

Grant Size Distribution

47 grants across all recorded years

41<$50K3$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 47 (87%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Uc San Diego La Jolla, CATo help student experience, research endeavors, or the campus community$75,000
Boys to Men Mentoring Network Spring Valley, CATo support a community of mentorship for young men$5,000
Natural High La Jolla, CATo Provide Evidence-Based Drug Prevention Program for Youth$5,000
Herreshoff Marine Museum Bristol, RIGeneral Support$5,000
Mystic Seaport Museum Mystic, CTGeneral Support$5,000
Island Conservation Santa Cruz, CATo Restore Islands for Nature and People Worldwide$5,000
San Diego Yacht Club Sailing Foundation San Diego, CAGeneral Support$2,500
California Native Plant Society Sacramento, CATo protect California's native plants and their natural habitats$2,425
Rady Children's Hospital Foundation San Diego, CAGeneral Support$1,500
Forgotten Childrens Fund Seattle, WAGeneral Support$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Number of grants
2024 $107,425 10
2023 $324,000 12
2022 $60,000 5
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$120$4,173$3,172
Revenue$106,000$325,000$50,000
Expenses$110,053$324,000$62,335
Qualifying Distributions$110,053$324,000$62,335
Distributable Amount$81$126$280

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Hamman Oliver as CEO/President and Morgan Dene Oliver as CFO/Secretary.

Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc is led by Elizabeth Hamman Oliver, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Elizabeth Hamman Oliver

    CEO & President

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Morgan Dene Oliver

    CFO & Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

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.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 2455, La Jolla, CA 92038
Phone: (858) 210-4729

Frequently asked questions about Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc

How much does Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc gave $107K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $324K across 12 grants.

What is Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,743, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.

Where does Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were La Jolla, CA (2 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).

Does Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 50% of Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Uc San Diego ($75,000), Boys to Men Mentoring Network ($5,000) and Natural High ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc?

Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc reported $120 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Boys to Men Mentoring Network describes its mission as building communities of positive male role models who use consistent group mentoring to encourage and empower teenage boys. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1740761. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Morgan Dene and Elizabeth Hamman Oliver Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, 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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