Doug and Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Doug and Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Edwards, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $705,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$705,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $913,078 the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $913,078 | 37 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 34 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
Doug and Diane Oberhelman 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 Doug and Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 27 | $885,898 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $705,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $10,250 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $300 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited | Habitat conservation and restoration | $705,000 |
| Heart of Illinois United Way | Meet community needs in marshall, peoria, putnam, stark, tazewell & woodford counties in illinois | $201,000 |
| Easterseals of Central Illinois | Provides services to ensure children with developmental delays can reach their full potential | $167,500 |
| Millikin University | Offer an education that integrates the liberal and practical arts of the professions | $150,000 |
| Oak Ridge Outdoor Foundation | Matching grant for sporting clays course automation | $75,000 |
| Peoria Riverfront Museum | Connecting art, history, science and achievement through exhibitions and programs | $75,000 |
| Carle Health Center for Philanthropy | General support | $27,500 |
| America's Watershed Initiative | Finding solutions for challenges towards the mississippi river and rivers that flow from it | $25,000 |
| Carle Development Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Start Early | To advance early learning for families with young children to close the opportunity gap | $25,000 |
| Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation | Wildlife education and conservation | $17,600 |
| Osf Health Care Foundation | Sponsorship | $16,000 |
| Allendale Association | Allendale youth board matching donation | $15,598 |
| Reading Power | To accelerate children's literacy and to develop a love for reading and writing | $15,000 |
| Allendale Association | Star program-shelter & transitional adolescent resources | $12,500 |
| Camp One Step | To support educational and fun experiences for children diagnosed with cancer | $12,500 |
| Green Lake Association | To improve green lake's water quality through science-based action and diverse partnerships | $10,000 |
| Harold E Eisenberg Foundation | Support gastrointestinal cancer research | $10,000 |
| St Thomas the Apostle School | Mental health counseling fund | $10,000 |
| Epc of Peoria | To provide lifelong services to assist individuals with disabilities | $7,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Illinois | To promote the success of young people | $5,000 |
| Richwoods High School | Model un activity account | $5,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | To save lives by meeting the most critical needs in the community and investing in research | $5,000 |
| Mark Linder Walk for the Mind | Brain tumor awareness and research | $2,700 |
| Sun Foundation | To promote awareness of arts and sciences in rural and urban communities | $2,500 |
| Illinois Cancercare Foundation | Making an impact on the lives of cancer patients while paving the way to a cure | $2,250 |
| African American Hall of Fame Museum | African american history and advancement | $2,000 |
| Southside Community United for Change | To enhance livability in the southside area by developing partnerships with community stakeholders | $2,000 |
| Sing-Shifting Into New Gear | Holiday basket program | $1,000 |
| Elmwood Yates City & Farmington Fireworks | Community support for independence day celebrations | $500 |
| Pheasants Forever | To conserve pheasants, quail, and other wildlife through habitat improvements and education | $300 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Sponsorship | $250 |
| The Peoria Historical Society | 2024 annual membership | $250 |
| Thrasher Opera House | To promote the arts and the power of live performance and to preserve the historic thrasher opera house | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Allen D Cullinan
- Diane A Oberhelman
- Douglas R Oberhelman
Questions people ask
Does Doug and Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Doug and Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Doug and Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Allen D Cullinan (President), Diane A Oberhelman (Secretary) and Douglas R Oberhelman (Treasurer).
What does Doug and Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and human services.