Penn Oberlander Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Penn Oberlander Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $607,385 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $359,144. 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$607,385
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$359,144
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $351,011 the year before.
10% of its 2025 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 | $415,270 | 33 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $351,011 | 33 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $607,385 | 29 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Penn Oberlander Family Foundation Inc 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 Penn Oberlander Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $457,081 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75,039 |
| Connecticut | 14 | $47,689 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $20,076 |
| Illinois | 2 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Payments for charity | $359,144 |
| Mathematical Association Of America | Payments for charity | $75,039 |
| Robin Hood | Payments for charity | $41,237 |
| UW Foundation | Payments for charity | $20,076 |
| National Museum of Mathematics | Payments for charity | $20,000 |
| Fund For The Aged | Payments for charity | $18,000 |
| Temple Sholom | Payments for charity | $10,439 |
| Horizons At Brunswick | Payments for charity | $10,000 |
| UJA-JCC Greenwich | Payments for charity | $10,000 |
| Central Synagogue | Payments for charity | $6,600 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Southern New England | Payments for charity | $5,000 |
| Jewish Board Of Family & Childrens Services | Payments for charity | $5,000 |
| UJA Federation Of NY | Payments for charity | $3,600 |
| Bruce Museum | Payments for charity | $3,000 |
| University Of Chicago | Payments for charity | $2,500 |
| University Of Chicago Law School | Payments for charity | $2,500 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | Payments for charity | $2,500 |
| Neighbor To Neighbor | Payments for charity | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greenwich | Payments for charity | $1,500 |
| Greenwich Emergency Medical Services | Payments for charity | $1,500 |
| Greenwich Library | Payments for charity | $1,500 |
| YWCA Of Greenwich | Payments for charity | $1,000 |
| Combined Organization Of Police | Payments for charity | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Land Trust | Payments for charity | $1,000 |
| Temple Emanuel of Great Neck | Payments for charity | $1,000 |
| Common Circles | Payments for charity | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Alliance For Education | Payments for charity | $500 |
| PJ Library | Payments for charity | $500 |
| Greenwich Tree Conservancy | Payment for charity | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurence Penn
- Jill Oberlander
Questions people ask
Does Penn Oberlander Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Penn Oberlander Family Foundation Inc give?
$607,385 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Penn Oberlander Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurence Penn (President) and Jill Oberlander (Secretary).
What does Penn Oberlander Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.