Oppenheimer Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Oppenheimer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ojai, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $300,615 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $119,115. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$300,615
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$119,115
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $262,500 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $262,500 | 23 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $300,615 | 19 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Oppenheimer Family Foundation Co H PO Box 277, Highland Park, IL 60035 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 943-9484 |
| What to submit | A brief description of the needs for funds by grantee. Board of directors will then issue specific request for data. |
| Deadlines | Applications accepted at any time. Notice of approval, rejection, or request for additional informat |
| Restrictions | Each case treated separately at discretion of the board. |
What Oppenheimer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $276,115 |
| California | 7 | $24,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Available Upon Request | General charitable | $119,115 |
| Lake Forest College | General charitable | $100,000 |
| Her Story Theater | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Live the Spirit Residency | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Merit School of Music | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Hyde Park Jazz Festival | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Jazz Institute of Chicago | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Madd Rhythm | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Parks | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Ojai Music Festival | General charitable | $4,000 |
| The Crew | General charitable | $4,000 |
| Ojai Valley Community Hospital | General charitable | $3,000 |
| Ojai Valley Museum | General charitable | $3,000 |
| Ojai Valley Tennis Club | General charitable | $3,000 |
| Ojai Educational Foundation | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | General charitable | $1,000 |
| WDCB Public Radio | General charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward H Oppenheimer
- James Oppenheimer
- Harry J Oppenheimer
- William J Garmisa
Questions people ask
Does Oppenheimer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications accepted at any time. Notice of approval, rejection, or request for additional informat.
How much does Oppenheimer Family Foundation give?
$300,615 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Oppenheimer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Edward H Oppenheimer (President), James Oppenheimer (Vice-President), Harry J Oppenheimer (Vice-President) and William J Garmisa (Secretary).
What does Oppenheimer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.