William F and Doris W Oliverfoundation
Invitation OnlyDetroit, Michigan · EIN 20-5888294 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$222K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$356K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 Correctional Legal Services | 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 Support the Homeless | Ottsville, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Battered Women Justice Project | St Paul, MN | Support daily operations | $10,000 |
| Refugee & Immigration Center | San Antonio, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defence and Educational Fund | New York, NY | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | Daily operational support | $5,000 |
| Archaeological Institute of America | Auburndale, MA | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Sisters of St Basil the Great | Chase Manor, PA | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Values United | Washington, DC | Support of daily operations | $5,000 |
| The 5 Gyres Institute | Los Angeles, CA | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Rolling Harvest Food Rescue | Lumberville, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Sunday Breakfast Mission | Wilmington, DE | Support daily operations | $5,000 |
| Americans for Oxford | New York, NY | Oxford poverty and human | $5,000 |
| Thistle Farms Inc | Nashville, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Parole Project Inc | Baton Rouge, LA | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Immigrant Rights Action | Doylestown, PA | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Center for Rural Enterprise and Enviromental Justice | Madison, AL | Daily operational support | $5,000 |
| Archaeological Conservancy | Albuquerque, NM | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Trinity Buckingham Academy | Buckingham, PA | Support daily operations | $3,500 |
| Laurent House Foundation Inc | Rockford, IL | Support for daily | $3,000 |
| Diocese of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Godly play initiatve | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $222,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $201,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513229349101136
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5888294
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.