William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Detroit, MI EIN: 20-5888294 Website

The William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. The foundation was granted tax-exempt status in February 2008.

Key facts about William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation

EIN: 20-5888294
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $222,000
Grants made (2025): 29
Average grant: $7,655
Median grant: $5,000
New grantees (estimate): 39% first-time grantees (11 of 28, 2025)
Total assets: $282,911
Primary geography: New York (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation's 29 itemized 2025 grants were New York (29%), Pennsylvania (13%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants). 48% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Daily" (9 grants) and "Support Daily Operations" (3 grants).

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 IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$283K

-35.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$222K

+10.4% YoY

Grant Count

+26.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-12.4% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant-making priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
COVID-19 Grants
Disaster Preparedness and Relief Grants
Crime Grants
Criminal Justice
Higher Education

Grantmaking

Grant Range

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts

Grant Distribution by State

New York $65K (29%)

Pennsylvania $29K (13%)

Massachusetts $25K (11%)

California $25K (11%)

Arkansas $15K (7%)

All other $63K (28%)

Share of all 29 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado District of Columbia Delaware Illinois Louisiana Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey New Mexico New York Ohio Pennsylvania Pw Tennessee Texas Vermont

Cities

New YorkWashingtonLos AngelesOttsvillePhiladelphiaAlbuquerqueConcordLittle RockMadisonNashvillePrincetonSalisburySan AntonioSouthboroughBuckinghamDenverAustinBaton RougeDoylestownRockport

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Financial Summary (Most Recent Filing):

Total assets: $282,911
Total giving: $222,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$282,911	$438,029	$589,608
Revenue	$45,127	$62,050	$33,659
Expenses	$233,639	$215,863	$184,200
Qualifying Distributions	$222,600	$201,000	$165,700
Net Investment Income	$35,175	$47,187	$15,089
Distributable Amount	$44,757	$27,449	$35,942

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

125 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Doctors Without Borders ($20,000), Just Detention International ($20,000), Americans for Oxford Inc ($15,000 across 2 grants).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Peter Oliver	President	2	—
Elizabeth F Oliver	Vice President	1	—
Katherine P Oliver	Treasurer	1	—
Victoria a Oliver	Secretary	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation fund?

The foundation's grant-making priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • COVID-19 Grants • Disaster Preparedness and Relief Grants • Crime Grants • Criminal Justice • Higher Education

How do I apply for a grant from William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation?

**Grant Size & Activity:** • Typical award range: $500–$25,000 • Total giving: $222,000 (most recent filing) • No live grant opportunities currently listed

Where does William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New York • Pennsylvania • Massachusetts

What size grants does William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation award?

In 2025, William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $222K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.