The Cluthe and William B Oliver
The Cluthe and William B Oliver is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It supports health and nutrition programs at Texas public and private primary, upper primary, and secondary schools.
The Cluthe and William B Oliver at a glance
In short: The Cluthe and William B Oliver gave $65K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 80% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,347
- +39.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,356
- -53.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,401,465
- -4.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 80% first-time grantees (12 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% 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 The Cluthe and William B Oliver
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 820 Gessner 800, Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 627-2440
Website: https://www.oliverfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cluthe and William B Oliver funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yes Prep Public Schools Inc ($12K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Houston, Texas. In 2025, 95% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 5% went to recipients in Maryland. Listed Texas recipients included organizations and schools in Houston, Richmond, Baytown, Bryan, Brownsville, El Paso, San Antonio, Nederland, Pawnee, and Sugar Land.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Cluthe and William B Oliver open to new grantees?
80%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 15 grantees (80%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
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 $32K (2023) to $65K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yes Prep Public Schools Inc Houston, TX | Health & Nutrition Programs | $12,000 |
| Fort Bend County Kids & Cops Inc Richmond, TX | Health & Nutrition Programs | $8,000 |
| Bowie Elementary School Goose Creek Independent School District Baytown, TX | Health & Nutrition Programs | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Brazos Valley Bryan, TX | Health & Nutrition Programs | $5,000 |
| Brownsville Independent School District Brownsville, TX | Health & Nutrition Programs | $5,000 |
| Canutillo Independent School District El Paso, TX | Health & Nutrition Programs | $5,000 |
| San Antonio Independent School District San Antonio, TX | Health & Nutrition Programs | $5,000 |
| Armand Bayou Elementary Clear Creek ISD Houston, TX | Health & Nutrition Programs | $3,000 |
| Highland Park Elementary School Nederland Independent School District Nederland, TX | Health & Nutrition Programs | $3,000 |
| Pawnee Independent School District Pawnee, TX | Health & Nutrition Programs | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,401,465 | $279,364 | $381,731 | $65,347 | 15 | $318,242 | $218,631 |
| 2024 | $2,506,832 | $186,364 | $354,000 | $47,000 | 5 | $295,548 | $127,912 |
| 2023 | $2,669,468 | $82,797 | $341,627 | $31,750 | 10 | $279,643 | $31,983 |
| 2022 | $2,935,776 | $-218,054 | $330,664 | $35,500 | 9 | $277,260 | $24,694 |
| 2021 | $3,483,494 | $303,576 | $360,577 | $48,250 | 14 | $296,185 | $248,306 |
| 2020 | $3,533,995 | $441,486 | $318,064 | $38,200 | 14 | — | $397,843 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is support for health and nutrition programs at schools in Texas. Its Teen Board carries out community and school outreach focused on healthy eating and physical activity.
Among its 2025 grantees, YES Prep Public Schools Inc. describes its mission as preparing low-income youth to enter a four-year college or university through an innovative, rigorous academic program that emphasizes community service. Depelchin Children’s Center describes its mission as strengthening children’s lives by enhancing their mental health and physical well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $65,347. Grant amounts ranged from $1,347 to $12,000, with a median of $3,000.
The largest reported grant was $12,000 to YES Prep Public Schools Inc. in Houston. Other grants included $8,000 to Fort Bend County Kids & Cops Inc. in Richmond and $5,000 each to Bowie Elementary School Goose Creek Independent School District, Boys & Girls Club of the Brazos Valley, Brownsville Independent School District, Canutillo Independent School District, and San Antonio Independent School District. Each of these grants was listed for health and nutrition programs. Depelchin Children’s Center in Houston received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas R Woehler MD as president and trustee; Deborah L Woehler as vice president, secretary and treasurer, and trustee; Molly K Wurzer as assistant secretary and treasurer, and trustee; Beth Woehler Carpenter as trustee; and Sandra J Bristow as program director and trustee.
The Cluthe and William B Oliver is led by Thomas R. Woehler MD, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas R. Woehler MD
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Deborah L. Woehler
Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$108K (2020) → $108K (2025)
Sandra J. Bristow
Program Director & Trustee
Program Director & Trustee- → Program Director & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$56K (2021) → $76K (2025)
Molly K. Wurzer
Asst.sec., Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Woehler Carpenter
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Beth Woehler (2021) — Trustee - Starting May
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $108K, to Deborah L Woehler (VP,SEC & Treas./Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Cluthe and William B Oliver
How much does The Cluthe and William B Oliver give each year?
The Cluthe and William B Oliver gave $65K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 5 grants.
What is The Cluthe and William B Oliver's typical grant size?
The Cluthe and William B Oliver's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,356, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cluthe and William B Oliver that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Cluthe and William B Oliver give grants?
The Cluthe and William B Oliver gives mostly in Texas: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants).
Does The Cluthe and William B Oliver give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of The Cluthe and William B Oliver's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Health & Nutrition Programs" (13 grants).
Who are The Cluthe and William B Oliver's largest grantees?
The Cluthe and William B Oliver's largest 2025 grantees include Yes Prep Public Schools Inc ($12,000), Fort Bend County Kids & Cops Inc ($8,000) and Bowie Elementary School Goose Creek Independent School District ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Cluthe and William B Oliver?
The Cluthe and William B Oliver reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $279K.
What does The Cluthe and William B Oliver fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is support for health and nutrition programs at schools in Texas. Its Teen Board carries out community and school outreach focused on healthy eating and physical activity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cluthe and William B Oliver?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cluthe and William B Oliver's EIN?
The Cluthe and William B Oliver's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0461993. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Cluthe and William B Oliver 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 June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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