William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation
The William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. Its website describes support for animal nonprofits, rescues, and welfare organizations, with a mission to fund proactive programs that prevent Detroit-area animals from entering shelters.
William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation at a glance
In short: William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation gave $222K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state New York. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $222,000
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +26.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,655
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $282,911
- -35.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (11 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (29% 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 William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 75000, Detroit, MI 48275-7874
Phone: (313) 222-3384
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Doctors Without Borders ($20K). Together the top 10 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 125 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Detroit, and its website describes animal-welfare work focused on Metro Detroit. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to New York (29%), Pennsylvania (13%), Massachusetts (11%), California (11%), and Arkansas (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 28 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 497% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2021) to $306K (2022). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Just Detention International Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Heifer Project International Inc Little Rock, AR | General Support | $15,000 |
| Prisoners' Legal Services - Massachusett Concord, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Keewaydin Foundation Salisbury, VT | General Support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Americans for Oxford Inc New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation Rockport, MA | Support for Daily | $10,000 |
| The Innocence Project New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Coalition to Shelter and Ottsville, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are in dollars.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $282,911 | $45,127 | $233,639 | $222,000 | 29 | $222,600 | $35,175 | $44,757 |
| 2024 | $438,029 | $62,050 | $215,863 | $201,000 | 23 | $201,000 | $47,187 | $27,449 |
| 2023 | $589,608 | $33,659 | $184,200 | $165,700 | 22 | $165,700 | $15,089 | $35,942 |
| 2022 | $754,144 | $160,323 | $334,064 | $306,000 | 26 | $306,000 | $28,475 | $62,069 |
| 2021 | $915,185 | $385,115 | $164,948 | $140,500 | 25 | — | $60,791 | $50,048 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K 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 website says it aims to end pet homelessness by helping pets stay with their families and keeping them out of shelters. Its stated activities include funding spay/neuter, TNR, microchipping, and vaccination programs; educating pet owners; and supporting local rescues and shelters. Its Shelter Prevention Initiative offers grants to rescues for programs specifically intended to prevent animals from entering shelters.
Among its 2025 grantees, Just Detention International describes its mission as ending sexual abuse in all forms of detention. Heifer Project International says it works to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth, including through support for small-scale farmers. The Innocence Project says it works to free people who were wrongly convicted and reform the criminal justice system. These are grantees’ stated missions, not missions attributed to the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $222,000. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest listed grants included $20,000 each to Doctors Without Borders and Just Detention International; $15,000 to Heifer Project International; and $10,000 each to Prisoners’ Legal Services, Keewaydin Foundation, Planned Parenthood Federation, Americans for Oxford, Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation, the Innocence Project, Coalition to Shelter and, Battered Women Justice Project, and Refugee & Immigration Center.
The website provides a Shelter Application and Sponsorship Form for its Shelter Prevention Initiative. The initiative is described as supporting rescues with grants earmarked for shelter-prevention programs. No deadline is stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter Oliver as president, Elizabeth F Oliver as vice president, Katherine P Oliver as treasurer, and Victoria A Oliver as secretary.
William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation is led by Peter Oliver, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter Oliver
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth F. Oliver
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine P. Oliver
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria A. Oliver
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation
How much does William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation give each year?
William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation gave $222K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $201K across 23 grants.
What is William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation's typical grant size?
William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,655, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation give grants?
William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation's top state is New York, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (13%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 48% of William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support for Daily" (9 grants) and "Support Daily Operations" (3 grants).
Who are William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation's largest grantees?
William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Doctors Without Borders ($20,000), Just Detention International ($20,000) and Americans for Oxford Inc ($15,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation?
William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation reported $283K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $223K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says it aims to end pet homelessness by helping pets stay with their families and keeping them out of shelters. Its stated activities include funding spay/neuter, TNR, microchipping, and vaccination programs; educating pet owners; and supporting local rescues and shelters. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation's EIN?
William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5888294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does William F & Doris W Oliver 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.
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