Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust
Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation located in Odessa, Missouri. It states that it donates funds for educational, community outreach, research, and scholarship purposes.
Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust gave $1.2M across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $83K), mostly in Missouri. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,155,000
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $82,500
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $21,852,543
- +2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Jim Pollard PO Box 200, Odessa, MO 64076
Phone: (816) 633-5331
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Partners for Odessa Parks & Rec ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 64 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $51K; repeat grants $95K. How we count
Medians: $43K first-time, $55K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $883K (2020) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners for Odessa Parks & Rec Odessa, MO | Charitable | $400,000 |
| UCM Alumni Foundation Warrensburg, MO | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Community Service League Independence, MO | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Summit Christian Academy Lees Summit, MO | Educational | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Independence, MO | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Mercer County Senior Center Princeton, MO | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Northwest CDC Independence, MO | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Problem Solving Courts KC, MO | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Pony Express Council Boy Scouts St Joseph, MO | Charitable | $50,000 |
| LaMonte School Foundation Lamonte, MO | Educational | $35,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,852,543 | $1,868,890 | $1,288,166 | $1,155,000 | 14 | $1,155,000 | $779,756 | $1,367,998 |
| 2024 | $21,271,819 | $2,008,483 | $1,121,483 | $996,000 | 12 | $996,000 | $653,000 | $1,246,772 |
| 2023 | $20,471,438 | $724,806 | $1,187,270 | $1,061,000 | 14 | $1,061,000 | $619,341 | $1,058,663 |
| 2022 | $20,933,902 | $2,388,076 | $1,196,974 | $1,079,000 | 13 | $1,079,000 | $260,422 | $1,120,209 |
| 2021 | $19,752,800 | $2,746,272 | $1,161,046 | $1,047,000 | 11 | $1,047,000 | $387,720 | $1,066,124 |
| 2020 | $18,116,214 | $2,514,768 | $976,130 | $883,000 | 14 | — | $251,638 | $868,186 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2025 — 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 filing describes its direct charitable activity as supporting education, community outreach, research, and scholarships. Its grants include support for educational institutions and organizations providing community services.
Among the organizations it supported in 2024, Summit Christian Academy describes its mission as inspiring students to achieve their potential through academics and Christian training. Independence Meals on Wheels says it delivers hot meals to homebound individuals to support seniors’ independence and well-being. PAWS & PALS describes using animal-assisted therapy and related programs to support children and teens experiencing mental health issues.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,155,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $400,000, with a median of $50,000. Its largest listed awards included $400,000 to Partners for Odessa Parks & Rec, $125,000 to UCM Alumni Foundation, and $100,000 each to Community Service League, Summit Christian Academy, and Habitat for Humanity. Other listed grants included $60,000 to Mercer County Senior Center and $50,000 each to Northwest CDC, Friends of the Problem Solving Courts, and Pony Express Council Boy Scouts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jim Pollard and Michael S Crowe Sr as co-trustees.
Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jim Pollard
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael S Crowe Sr.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert C Welch (2020–2023) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust
How much does Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust give each year?
Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust gave $1.2M across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $996K across 12 grants.
What is Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $82,500, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust that year got $51K on average.
Where does Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust give grants?
Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Independence, MO (5 grants).
Does Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Partners for Odessa Parks & Rec ($400,000), UCM Alumni Foundation ($125,000) and Community Service League ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust?
Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust reported $21.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as supporting education, community outreach, research, and scholarships. Its grants include support for educational institutions and organizations providing community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust?
The foundation 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 Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN?
Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6652673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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