Private foundation · EIN 27-2187676 · Paris, Texas · Education

Joanne Olivard Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $374K total, median $1,100. 100% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: Generally, limited to assisting qualified individuals in obtaining a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$374K
Median grant
$1,100
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$7.3M

How to apply

Informational letter including purpose of organization,amount requested and other pertinent details. Contact: Care of Phyllis Brumlely, Po Box 1850, Paris, Tx, 9032492058 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Generally, limited to assisting qualified individuals in obtaining a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Joanne Olivard Fndscholarship ProVarious, TXStudent education$358K
Lamar County Jr Livestock AssnParis, TXStudent support$4,370
Fannin County Jr Livestock AssnLeonard, TXStudent education support$3,650
Tigertown Community CenterSumner, TXCommunity serivce$2,500
FFA- Various SchoolsLamar County, TXStudent education support$2,175
Forrest Hill ChapelHoney Grove, TXFacility upkeep&maintenance$1,700
Red River Valley Fair AssociationParis, TXCommunity suppport$500
Small Town Helping HandsSumner, TXCommunity service$500
Lamar County 4-HParis, TXStudent education support$400
Tigertown Volunteer Fire DepartmentSumner, TXCommunity services$350
Petty Baptist ChurchPetty, TXCommunity support$300
West Haven Mennonite YouthBrookston, TXStudent support$300

About this foundation

Joanne Olivard Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Paris, Texas, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Joanne Olivard Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Joanne Olivard Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $374K across 12 grants, a median of $1,100.

Where does Joanne Olivard Foundation give?

Texas (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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