The Sylvia and Heath Oliver Foundation
Historical FunderBeachwood, Ohio · EIN 27-6741642 · 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 | Michael J O'Brien |
|---|---|
| Address | 25550 Chagrin Boulevard Suite 100, Beachwood OH 44122 |
| Phone | 2164721500 |
| Form and materials | Requests can be in the form of a letter detailing the charitable organization and its purpose of the request. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | To the extent the Foundation has revenues beyond its needs, the Foundation intends to contribute such revenues to organizations that are described in Section 170(c) and/or Section 501(c)(3) and/or Section 2055(a) and/or Section 2522(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. |
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
36% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Coast Community Homes | Cleveland, OH | Educational | $100,000 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective League | Cleveland, OH | Educational | $50,000 |
| Edwin's Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Educational | $50,000 |
| Mooresville Arts Center | Mooresville, NC | Educational | $50,000 |
| Thea Bowman Center | Cleveland, OH | Educational | $50,000 |
| University Hospitals | Cleveland, OH | Educational | $50,000 |
| Mayfield High School Alumni Association | Mayfield Hts, OH | Educational | $25,000 |
| The Lyceum | South Euclid, OH | Educational | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities-Northeast Ohio | Cleveland, OH | Educational | $15,000 |
| The Gathering Place | Beachwood, OH | Educational | $15,000 |
| TGH Foundation | Tampa, FL | Educational | $12,500 |
| Billy Hurley III Foundation | Mount Pleasant, SC | Educational | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Sight Center | Cleveland, OH | Educational | $10,000 |
| Herps Alive Foundation | Cleveland Hts, OH | Educational | $10,000 |
| Waldo's Rescue Pen | New York, NY | Educational | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | Educatonal | $6,250 |
| Verity's Village | Monument, CO | Educational | $6,250 |
| Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development | Shaker Heights, OH | Educational | $5,000 |
| Cowboy's Chance | Locust, NC | Educational | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $505,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $500,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $397,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601549349101000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6741642
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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