The Joanne Olivard Foundation
The Joanne Olivard Foundation is a private foundation based in Paris, Texas. Its 2024 filing says awards are generally limited to assisting qualified individuals in obtaining a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university.
The Joanne Olivard Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joanne Olivard Foundation gave $374K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Texas. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $374,360
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,197
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $7,322,188
- -2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 The Joanne Olivard Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations and lists an informational letter covering the organization’s purpose, amount requested, and other pertinent details as application materials.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Care Of Phyllis Brumlely
Mailing address: PO Box 1850, Paris, TX 75461
Phone: (903) 249-2058
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joanne Olivard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lamar County Jr Livestock Assn ($4K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($357,615), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 62 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Texas. The listed recipients include organizations in Paris, Sumner, Leonard, Honey Grove, Petty, and Brookston, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Joanne Olivard Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $350; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $350 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $369K (2020) to $562K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $374K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $357,615 |
| Lamar County Jr Livestock Assn Paris, TX | Student Support | $4,370 |
| Fannin County Jr Livestock Assn Leonard, TX | Student Education Support | $3,650 |
| Tigertown Community Center Sumner, TX | Community Serivce | $2,500 |
| FFA- Various Schools Lamar County, TX | Student Education Support | $2,175 |
| Forrest Hill Chapel Honey Grove, TX | Facility UPKEEP&MAINTENANCE | $1,700 |
| Red River Valley Fair Association Paris, TX | Community Suppport | $500 |
| Small Town Helping Hands Sumner, TX | Community Service | $500 |
| Lamar County 4-H Paris, TX | Student Education Support | $400 |
| Tigertown Volunteer Fire Department Sumner, TX | Community Services | $350 |
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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 | $7,322,188 | $251,588 | $416,123 | $374,360 | 12 | $408,849 | $252,386 | $473,326 |
| 2023 | $7,486,723 | $473,111 | $465,364 | $423,409 | 11 | $457,369 | $465,116 | $466,012 |
| 2022 | $7,478,976 | $267,088 | $605,535 | $561,544 | 12 | $593,020 | $254,573 | $467,898 |
| 2021 | $7,817,423 | $201,769 | $430,746 | $385,580 | 17 | $420,880 | $322,456 | $487,054 |
| 2020 | $8,046,400 | $67,376 | $402,607 | $369,082 | 10 | — | $341,284 | $803,672 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joanne Olivard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $473K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $374,360. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $357,615, with a median of $1,100. Its largest listed grant was $357,615 to Joanne Olivard Foundation Scholarship Program for student education. Other grants included $4,370 to Lamar County Junior Livestock Association for student support, $3,650 to Fannin County Junior Livestock Association for student education support, and $2,500 to Tigertown Community Center for community service.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing describes the requested materials as an informational letter with the organization’s purpose, amount requested, and other pertinent details. Awards are generally limited to assisting qualified individuals in obtaining a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Phyllis Brumley and Greg Cunningham as trustees, and Misty Lair, Brian Brumley, Myra Rodgers, and Monica Purviance as directors.
The Joanne Olivard Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Brumley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$350 (2020) → $950 (2024)
Greg Cunningham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$900 (2020) → $850 (2024)
Misty Lair
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$200 (2020) → $600 (2024)
Monica Purviance
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$550 (2020) → $250 (2024)
Myra Rodgers
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$900 (2020) → $750 (2024)
Phyllis Brumley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $23K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steve Tucker (2020) — 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 $23K, to Phyllis Brumley (Trustee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Joanne Olivard Foundation
How much does The Joanne Olivard Foundation give each year?
The Joanne Olivard Foundation gave $374K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $423K across 11 grants.
What is The Joanne Olivard Foundation's typical grant size?
The Joanne Olivard Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $31,197, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joanne Olivard Foundation that year got $350 on average.
Where does The Joanne Olivard Foundation give grants?
The Joanne Olivard Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Paris, TX (3 grants) and Sumner, TX (3 grants).
Does The Joanne Olivard Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Joanne Olivard Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Education Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Joanne Olivard Foundation's largest grantees?
The Joanne Olivard Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lamar County Jr Livestock Assn ($4,370), Fannin County Jr Livestock Assn ($3,650) and Tigertown Community Center ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($357,615), which are not listed by name. Together they received 3% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Joanne Olivard Foundation?
The Joanne Olivard Foundation reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $409K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $473K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from The Joanne Olivard Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Joanne Olivard Foundation's EIN?
The Joanne Olivard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2187676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Joanne Olivard 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-PF 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 2020–2024
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