Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyOdessa, Missouri · EIN 31-6652673 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$30.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partners for Odessa Parks & Rec | Odessa, MO | Charitable | $400,000 |
| UCM Alumni Foundation | Warrensburg, MO | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Community Service League | Independence, MO | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Summit Christian Academy | Lees Summit, MO | Educational | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Independence, MO | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Mercer County Senior Center | Princeton, MO | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Northwest CDC | Independence, MO | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Problem Solving Courts | Kc, MO | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Pony Express Council Boy Scouts | St Joseph, MO | Charitable | $50,000 |
| LaMonte School Foundation | Lamonte, MO | Educational | $35,000 |
| Independence Meals on Wheels | Independence, MO | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Jill's Hope | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Drum Farm | Independence, MO | Educational | $20,000 |
| Paws & Pals | Blue Springs, MO | Charitable | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,155,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $996,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $1,061,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349102184
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6652673
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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