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The Oberman Foundation

Preselected recipients only Scottsdale, Arizona · EIN 261277338

The Oberman Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,770 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $13,750 and the largest $50,270. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $49,593 the year before.

100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$38,8885$524,736
2024$49,5937$530,628
2025$78,7704$515,447

How to apply

The Oberman Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Oberman Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon. It also paid $26,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Oregon1$50,270
Arizona2$2,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Tanzania Ministry
Portland, OR
Charity$50,270
School MinistryCharity$26,500
Northwest Baptist Church
Scottsdale, AZ
Charity$1,000
The Silent Witness Inc
Phoenix, AZ
Charity$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Oberman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Oberman Foundation give?

$78,770 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $13,750.

Who runs The Oberman Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Jane Oberman (Trustee) and James L Oberman (Executive Director).

What does The Oberman Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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