Oliver Scholarship Foundation
Oliver Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its 2024 filing lists scholarships and cemetery-upkeep donations among its grants.
Oliver Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: Oliver Scholarship Foundation gave $10K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,200
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $1,020
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $972,682
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Oliver Scholarship Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2128 Mountain View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35216
Phone: (205) 587-9042
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Oliver Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mt Hermon Baptist Church ($300). Together the top 2 received $600.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($9,600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 8 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $9,600 |
| Mt Hermon Baptist Church Baileyton, AL | Chritable donation for cemetary upkeep | $300 |
| Baileyton Cemetery Baileyton, AL | Charitable donation for cemetary upkeep | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $972,682 | $27,688 | $12,330 | $10,200 | 10 |
| 2023 | $891,664 | $807,030 | $6,605 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $10,200. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $1,200, with a median of $1,200. Eight scholarship grants of $1,200 each went to individuals in Birmingham, Alabama. The other two grants were $300 each: one to Mt Hermon Baptist Church and one to Baileyton Cemetery, both for cemetery upkeep.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael R Prichard as President and Chairman; Julie P Adams as Secretary Treasurer; and Bobby Martin, Joseph Oliver, and Ronald W Stokes as Directors.
Oliver Scholarship Foundation is led by Michael R Prichard, President & Chairman on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael R Prichard
President & Chairman
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Martin
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Joseph Oliver
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ronald W Stokes
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Julie P Adams
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Oliver Scholarship Foundation
How much does Oliver Scholarship Foundation give each year?
Oliver Scholarship Foundation gave $10K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Oliver Scholarship Foundation's typical grant size?
Oliver Scholarship Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $1,020, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Oliver Scholarship Foundation give grants?
Oliver Scholarship Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baileyton, AL (2 grants).
Does Oliver Scholarship Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Oliver Scholarship Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants).
How large is Oliver Scholarship Foundation?
Oliver Scholarship Foundation reported $973K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $28K.
How do I apply for a grant from Oliver Scholarship Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Oliver Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
Oliver Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2268688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Oliver Scholarship Foundation 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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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