The Oliver Family Foundation
The Oliver Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 62 grants totaling $2,815,000, with most grant dollars going to Ohio recipients.
The Oliver Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Oliver Family Foundation gave $2.8M across 62 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Ohio. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,815,000
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 62
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,403
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $43,673,503
- +8.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (7 of 62, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% 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 Oliver Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Richard D. Oliver as the contact, with no application form or other materials and no deadline. It says awards should be limited to the Greater Cincinnati area. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard D Oliver
Mailing address: C/O 6075 Park Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45243-3415
Phone: (513) 223-4989
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Oliver Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uc College of Medicine ($350K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
286 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 227 grants of 286 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were reported as 97% to Ohio recipients, 2% to Michigan recipients, 1% to Maine recipients, and 0% each to South Carolina and New York recipients. The filing says awards should be limited to the Greater Cincinnati area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Oliver Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 62 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% 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 $1.3M (2020) to $2.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 62 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc College of Medicine Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $350,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center Milford, OH | General Operating | $260,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $200,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $140,000 |
| Emery Theatretct Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $125,000 |
| Taft Museum of Art Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $120,000 |
| Beechwood Home Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $110,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $100,000 |
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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 | $43,673,503 | $6,181,462 | $2,879,638 | $2,815,000 | 62 | $2,826,437 | $2,202,460 | $3,442,685 |
| 2024 | $40,371,679 | $4,562,437 | $2,508,357 | $2,426,000 | 58 | $2,437,355 | $1,477,922 | $3,031,014 |
| 2023 | $38,317,599 | $4,856,325 | $2,111,152 | $1,951,000 | 58 | $1,967,508 | $1,755,220 | $2,493,096 |
| 2022 | $35,572,426 | $6,093,539 | $1,927,067 | $1,804,000 | 55 | $1,813,295 | $2,982,573 | $2,365,511 |
| 2021 | $31,457,409 | $5,313,293 | $1,737,360 | $1,615,500 | 53 | $1,630,078 | $2,156,598 | $2,047,103 |
| 2020 | $27,875,940 | $3,957,690 | $1,373,578 | $1,291,500 | 50 | — | $900,754 | $1,721,656 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Oliver Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include general operating support for organizations such as UC College of Medicine, Cincinnati Nature Center, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Art Museum, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra says its mission is “to seek and share in inspiration.” Taft Museum of Art says it provides meaningful experiences by connecting people with great art. Beechwood Home describes itself as a skilled nursing care facility for adults with physical and neurological disabilities. Other recipients describe work that includes improving community health, helping young people reach their potential, providing learning experiences, eliminating hunger, and supporting parks and greenspaces.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 62 grants totaling $2,815,000. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $350,000, with a median grant of $17,500. The largest grants included $350,000 to UC College of Medicine, $260,000 to Cincinnati Nature Center, $200,000 to Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, and $150,000 to Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. These grants were listed for general operating support.
Other reported 2025 grants included $120,000 to Taft Museum of Art, $110,000 to Beechwood Home, and $100,000 each to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati Parks Foundation, FreeStoreFoodBank, and The Christ Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard D. Oliver, John C. Oliver, Debra C. Oliver, Vere W. Gaynor, and Christine A. Buttress, Esq. as trustees.
The Oliver Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine A. Buttress Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debra C. Oliver
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John C. Oliver
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard D. Oliver
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vere W. Gaynor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Oliver Family Foundation
How much does The Oliver Family Foundation give each year?
The Oliver Family Foundation gave $2.8M across 62 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 58 grants.
What is The Oliver Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Oliver Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $45,403, across 62 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Oliver Family Foundation that year got $38K on average.
Where does The Oliver Family Foundation give grants?
The Oliver Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (46 grants), Milford, OH (2 grants) and Mason, OH (2 grants).
Does The Oliver Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Oliver Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (62 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Oliver Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Oliver Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Uc College of Medicine ($350,000), Cincinnati Nature Center ($260,000) and Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Oliver Family Foundation?
The Oliver Family Foundation reported $43.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.4M (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 The Oliver Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include general operating support for organizations such as UC College of Medicine, Cincinnati Nature Center, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Art Museum, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Oliver Family Foundation?
The filing lists Richard D. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Oliver Family Foundation's EIN?
The Oliver Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1365209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Oliver Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-oliver-family-foundation-morg_38b2bdcb2aca46e08c03810cafe86127
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