The Oelman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Oelman Foundation is a private foundation in Village of Golf, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $114,300 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$114,300
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $111,675 the year before.
14% 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 | $119,600 | 22 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $111,675 | 23 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $114,300 | 22 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
The Oelman 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 The Oelman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 5 | $21,800 |
| Florida | 4 | $14,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $12,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $9,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| South Florida PBS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rainforest Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Californiaberkley | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Dayton History | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Yerba Buena Parents Faculty Association | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Amy White Memorial Alumni Scholarship Fund University of California | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Bethesda Health Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Fletcher Annual Fund at Tufts University | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Little Miami Conservancy District | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Ohio State University | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church Delray Beach | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Woodland Arboretum | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Agoura Pony Baseball League | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Country Club of Florida Scholarship Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bradford C Oelman
Questions people ask
Does The Oelman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Oelman Foundation give?
$114,300 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Oelman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bradford C Oelman (Trustee).
What does The Oelman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.