Gerald Oppenheimer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gerald Oppenheimer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Agoura Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $901,500 in 60 grants; the typical grant was $5,375 and the largest $232,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$901,500
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$5,375
- Largest grant$232,500
- Assets$21.4 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $688,500 the year before.
32% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $200,142 | 30 | $17.9 million |
| 2023 | $267,709 | 40 | $16.0 million |
| 2024 | $688,500 | 51 | $18.3 million |
| 2025 | $901,500 | 60 | $21.4 million |
How to apply
Gerald Oppenheimer Family 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.
What Gerald Oppenheimer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $627,000 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $97,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 10 | $43,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $12,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $7,500 |
| New York | 1 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Center for East West Medicine | General support | $232,500 |
| UCLA Foundation | General support | $194,000 |
| UCLA Center for Neurobiology of Stress | General support | $50,000 |
| Cheshire Academy | General support | $35,000 |
| Jules Stein Eye Institute (Development Office) | General support | $35,000 |
| Kinship United | General support | $25,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center North Texas | General support | $20,000 |
| Marion County Senior Services | General support | $20,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Fund 62999C | General support | $20,000 |
| Connecticut Science Center | General support | $15,000 |
| Glastonbury Abc Inc | General support | $12,000 |
| Middlebury College | General support | $12,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | General support | $11,000 |
| Conservation and Education Reptile Rescue | General support | $10,000 |
| Duke University (Dept of Allergy Pulmonary & Critical Care) | General support | $10,000 |
| Glastonbury Youth Football Association | General support | $10,000 |
| Hawthorne High | General support | $10,000 |
| House Institute Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Marymount High School | General support | $10,000 |
| Petersen Automotive Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| Homeless Cats Incorporated | General support | $9,500 |
| St Josephs Indian School | General support | $7,500 |
| Center Theatre Group of Los Angeles | General support | $7,000 |
| Pediplace | General support | $7,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Marion County | General support | $6,000 |
| Lynchburg Homeschool Athletic Assoc | General support | $6,000 |
| New West Symphony | General support | $6,000 |
| Research to Prevent Blindness | General support | $6,000 |
| Safe Haven Sanctuary | General support | $6,000 |
| Music Center | General support | $5,500 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | General support | $5,250 |
| Angels of Edgewood | General support | $5,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Dolores Mission Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Florida State University Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Forman School | General support | $5,000 |
| Prevent Blindness of NC | General support | $5,000 |
| South Congregational Church Glastonbury | General support | $5,000 |
| St Bonaventure Indian Mission and School | General support | $4,000 |
| The Transformation Center | General support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen P Petty
- William Oppenheimer
- Brooke Oppenheimer
- Douglas Oppenheimer
- Peter L Funsten Esq
- Tracey Boldemann-Tatkin
- Susan Oppenheimer
- Bradley R Straatsma MD JD
Questions people ask
Does Gerald Oppenheimer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gerald Oppenheimer Family Foundation give?
$901,500 in tax year 2025, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $5,375.
Who runs Gerald Oppenheimer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen P Petty (President), William Oppenheimer (Vice President), Brooke Oppenheimer (Vice President) and Douglas Oppenheimer (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Gerald Oppenheimer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.