The Oliver Family Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1365209 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD D OLIVER |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O 6075 PARK RD, CINCINNATI OH 452433415 |
| Phone | 5132234989 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | SHOULD BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $100,000 |
| Freestorefoodbank | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $100,000 |
| Ladd | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $100,000 |
| The Christ Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $100,000 |
| Uss Cincinnati Memorial & Peace Pavilion | West Chester Township, OH | General operating | $100,000 |
| Stepping Stones | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $30,000 |
| America's River Roots Festival | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Atwill Memorial Chapel Association | Northport, MI | General operating | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Civic Garden Center | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth Services Inc | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Xavier Jesuit Academy | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | Calais, ME | General operating | $20,000 |
| Best Point Education & Behavioral Health | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $20,000 |
| Camp Joy | Clarksville, OH | General operating | $20,000 |
| Corporation for Findlay Market | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $20,000 |
| Indian Hill Church | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $20,000 |
| Linder Center of Hope | Mason, OH | General operating | $20,000 |
| Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $20,000 |
| Dress for Success Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $15,000 |
| Kenzie's Closet | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $15,000 |
| Artswave | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cancerfree Kids | Loveland, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cardinal Land Conservancy | Milford, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Preservation Association | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Clovernook Center for the Blind Visually Impaired | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hearing Speech Deaf Center | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hopeful Horizons | Beaufort, SC | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Cincinnati Inc | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Indian Hill Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Leland, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Memorial Hall Otr | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Columbus, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Garden Club of America | New York, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Hillside Trust | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Ohio Nature Conservancy | Dublin, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Seven Hills School | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Artworks | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Association of Volunteers Chc | Terrace Park, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Families Forward | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Fernside Center for Grieving Children | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Great Parks of Hamilton County | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Historic Southwest Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| LA Soupe | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 62 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,815,000 | 62 |
| 2024 | $2,426,000 | 58 |
| 2023 | $1,951,000 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349102239
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1365209
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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