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William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation at a glance

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William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation

Its FY2025 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$222k
Granted FY2025still arriving
29
Grants FY2025still arriving
15
States reached
$20k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
0198% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2021 to 2025.

Education$259kCrime & Legal$165kInternational$151kHuman Services$96kHousing & Shelter$65kCivil Rights$55kReligion$48kRecreation & Sports$45kOther$0
02FY2025 · 29 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2025

  • Under $10k17 grants · $77k
  • $10k–50k12 grants · $145k
$5,000
Median grant
15
States reached
$283k
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
JUST DETENTION INTERNATIONAL$20,000
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS$20,000
HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL INC$15,000
REFUGEE & IMMIGRATION CENTER$10,000
BATTERED WOMEN JUSTICE PROJECT$10,000
COALITION TO SHELTER AND$10,000
PRISONERS' LEGAL SERVICES - MASSACHUSETT$10,000
THE INNOCENCE PROJECT$10,000
KEEWAYDIN FOUNDATION$10,000
AMERICANS FOR OXFORD INC$10,000
EPISCOPALIANS FOR GLOBAL RECONCILIATION$10,000
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION$10,000
ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA$5,000
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVANCY$5,000
CENTER FOR RURAL ENTERPRISE AND$5,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY21–25, $53k) land where the poverty rate runs at 15%, against an area that typically sits at 11%. 91% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 11%A SENSE OF HOME: $5k → 14%LAURENT HOUSE FOUNDATION INC: $3k → 15%IMMIGRANT RIGHTS ACTION: $5k → 6%AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS: $5k → 14%THE INNOCENCE PROJECT: $10k → 17%THE INNOCENCE PROJECT: $10k → 17%THE INNOCENCE PROJECT: $10k → 17%THE INNOCENCE PROJECT: $5k → 17%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

VT
MN
IL
NY
MA
OH
PA
NJ
CA
CO
DE
NM
AR
TN
DC
LA
AL
TX
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

83%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$852k · 27 repeat orgs$178k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +15% since the first grant, against +1% for those funded once.

27 repeat relationships: 18 still active in FY2025, 9 since wound down; 10 grantees were first funded in FY2025 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

27
23

Total granted

$852k
$134k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+15%
+1%

Still filing today

67%
65%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 80% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $44k went to new ones.

50%100%’21’22’23’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’21’22’23’24’25
InternationalEducationHuman ServicesCrime & LegalCivil RightsHealthOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • JD
    JUST DETENTION INTERNATIONAL
    5× · 2021–2025 · $60k · revenue +2%
  • MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC
    4× · 2022–2025 · $50k · revenue +13%
  • ST MARK'S SCHOOL OF SOUTHBOROUGH INC
    4× · 2021–2024 · $45k · revenue +38%

Funded once

  • SP
    ST PHILIPS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    one grant, 2022 · $15k
  • IR
    International Rescue Committee INC
    one grant, 2023 · $10k · revenue -2%
  • PAROLE PREPARATION PROJECT INCgraduated
    one grant, 2022 · $10k · revenue +52%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Actionaid Usa

Actionaid is an international network building a just, equitable, and sustainable world in solidarity with communities on the frontlines of poverty and injustice. actionaid usa is the u.s. branch of actionaid international, which works in…

Social Science
2
Women's Law Project

Women's law project creates a more just and equitable society by advancing the rights and status of all women throughout their lives. to this end, we engage in high-impact litigation, advocacy, and education. the core values of women's law…

Civil Rights
3
The Population Council Inc

We generate ideas, produce evidence, and design solutions to improve the lives of underserved populations around the world. we take a multidisciplinary, intergenerational, life-cycle approach that contributes to (see schedule o)four global…

International
4
Washington Office On Latin America

To advance human rights and social justice in the americas.

International
5
Parliamentarians for Global Action

Parliamentarians for global action (pga) is a non-partisan ngo network of legislators from all regions of the world acting in their individual capacity to advocate for human rights, democracy, and the rule of law; peace and human security;…

International
6
American Association of University Women Inc

Aauw advances gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.

Education
7
Guttmacher Institute Inc

The institute is a leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights in the united states and globally.

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8
Open Markets Institute

The open markets institute works to help people relearn how to use competition policy to build stronger democracies, more just and equitable societies, more innovative and sustainable economies, and a more secure and peaceful world.

Education
9
Women's Refugee Commission Inc

To improve the lives and protect the rights of women, children and youth displaced by conflict and crisis. the women's refugee commission envisions a world in which refugees are safe, healthy and reliant and seeks to drive change in…

Human Services
10
The Fund for Peace Inc

Building bridges across diverse sectors, and developing innovative technologies and tools for policy makers. a leader in the conflict assessment and early warning field, the fund for peace focuses on the problems of weak and failing…

International
11
Committee to Protect Journalists Inc

The committee to protect journalists promotes press freedom worldwide and defends the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal. cpj ensures the free flow of news and commentary by taking action wherever…

Civil Rights
12
International Bridges to Justice

In recognition of the fundamental principles of the universal declaration of human rights, international bridges to justice (ibj) is dedicated to protecting the basic legal rights of ordinary citizens in developing countries. specifically,…

Crime & Legal
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Action Against Hunger - Usa; the most unlike its peers is The 5 Gyres Institute. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

41 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 41 of the 61 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
5
Early backer (in before they grew)
41/41
Grantees still filing
24/41
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

COALITION TO SHELTER AND: $45,000 · OtherCOALITION TO SHELTER ANDREFUGEE & IMMIGRATION CENTER: $35,000 · OtherREFUGEE & IMMIGRATION CENTERPRISONERS' LEGAL SERVICES - MASSACHUSETT: $30,000 · OtherPRISONERS' LEGAL SERVICES - MASSACHUSETTTRINITY BUCKINGHAM ACADEMY: $28,500 · OtherTRINITY BUCKINGHAM ACADEMYCENTER FOR RURAL ENTERPRISE AND: $25,000 · OtherCENTER FOR RURAL ENTERPRISE ANDPROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: $21,000 · OtherNATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR THE DEFENSE: $20,000 · OtherFREE THE GIRLS: $20,000 · OtherAMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: $19,000 · OtherTHISTLE FARMS INC: $17,500 · OtherTHE CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS INC: $20,000 · OtherEPISCOPALIANS FOR GLOBAL RECONCILIATION: $15,700 · Other+26 more: $164,000 · Other+26 moreThe Trustees of Princeton University: $130,000 · EducationThe Trustees of Princeto…ST MARK'S SCHOOL OF SOUTHBOROUGH INC: $45,000 · EducationST MARK'S SCHOOL OF SOUT…AMERICANS FOR OXFORD INC: $40,000 · EducationAMERICANS FOR OXFORD INC+2 more: $10,000 · EducationMEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC: $50,000 · InternationalMEDECINS SAN…HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL: $35,000 · InternationalHEIFER PROJE…International Rescue Committee INC: $10,000 · InternationalInternationa…UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF: $10,000 · InternationalUNITED STATE…GLOBALGIVING FOUNDATION INC: $5,000 · InternationalACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA: $5,000 · International+1 more: $1,500 · InternationalJUST DETENTION INTERNATIONAL: $60,000 · Crime & LegalLOUISIANA PAROLE PROJECT INC: $10,000 · Crime & LegalPAROLE PREPARATION PROJECT INC: $10,000 · Crime & LegalPLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INC: $35,000 · HealthBATTERED WOMEN'S JUSTICE PROJECT: $20,000 · HealthTHE INNOCENCE PROJECT INC: $35,000 · Human ServicesIMMIGRANT RIGHTS ACTION: $5,000 · Human ServicesA SENSE OF HOME: $5,000 · Human ServicesAmerican National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches: $5,000 · Human ServicesLAURENT HOUSE FOUNDATION INC: $3,000 · Human ServicesTHE KEEWAYDIN FOUNDATION: $45,000 · Recreation & Sports
Other$460,700Education$225,000International$116,500Crime & Legal$80,000Health$55,000Human Services$53,000Recreation & Sports$45,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetThe Trustees of Princeton University: $130,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetJUST DETENTION INTERNATIONAL: $60,000 over 5y, 0.7% of budgetMEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC: $50,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetST MARK'S SCHOOL OF SOUTHBOROUGH INC: $45,000 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetTHE KEEWAYDIN FOUNDATION: $45,000 over 4y, 0.3% of budgetAMERICANS FOR OXFORD INC: $40,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetHEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL: $35,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetTHE INNOCENCE PROJECT INC: $35,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetPLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INC: $35,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetTHE CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS INC: $20,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetBATTERED WOMEN'S JUSTICE PROJECT: $20,000 over 2y, 0.2% of budgetFREE THE GIRLS: $20,000 over 3y, 1.6% of budgetTHISTLE FARMS INC: $17,500 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetEPISCOPALIANS FOR GLOBAL RECONCILIATION: $15,700 over 2y, 34% of budgetAMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC: $15,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetInternational Rescue Committee INC: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetLOUISIANA PAROLE PROJECT INC: $10,000 over 2y, 0.2% of budgetSunday Breakfast Mission: $10,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetPAROLE PREPARATION PROJECT INC: $10,000 over 1y, 1.1% of budgetBUCKS COUNTY HOUSING GROUP INC: $10,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetUNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetGREENPEACE FUND INC: $10,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetCapstone Legacy Foundation Inc: $6,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetGLOBALGIVING FOUNDATION INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetA SENSE OF HOME: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetGLIMMERGLASS OPERA THEATRE INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetSAINT JAMES SCHOOL: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetTHE ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVANCY: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetORPHAN FOUNDATION OF AMERICA D/B/A FOSTER CARE TO SUCCESS FOUNDATION: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetAmerican National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetYellowhammer Fund: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetTASK Inc Trenton Area Soup Kitchen Inc: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetACTION AGAINST HUNGER - USA: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetThe 5 Gyres Institute: $5,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetTEXAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION: $5,000 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetLAURENT HOUSE FOUNDATION INC: $3,000 over 1y, 0.7% of budgetWORTHWHILE WEAR INC: $1,500 over 1y, 0.1% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Foundations Community…The Philadelphia Foun…Vanguard Charitable E…Lincoln Financial Fou…Charities Aid Foundat…Chubb Charitable Foun…T Rowe Price Program …Jewish Communal FundGs Donor Advised Phil…California Community …National Philanthropi…The Pfizer Foundation…
Foundations Community PartnershipPA13.5× affinity4 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Foundations Community Partnership · The Philadelphia Foundation · Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program · Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc · Charities Aid Foundation America · Chubb Charitable Foundation · T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc · Jewish Communal Fund · Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc · California Community Foundation · National Philanthropic Trust · The Pfizer Foundation Inc

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 30%3%10%23%40%funder's share of their income ↑0%25%50%75%100%share of the org’s income from government →median 11%
  • The Trustees of Princeton University: 11% of income from government
  • Archaeological Institute of America: 1% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
3get no government money at all
7report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 61 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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