MJ O'Brien Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
MJ O'Brien Family Foundation is a private foundation in Evanston, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,530 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$71,530
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$694,322
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $79,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $129,500 | 13 | $628,250 |
| 2024 | $79,000 | 12 | $674,657 |
| 2025 | $71,530 | 10 | $694,322 |
How to apply
MJ O'Brien 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 MJ O'Brien Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $67,530 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misericordia Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Evanston Scholars | Provide educational assistance | $10,000 |
| Eileen Sheahan Memorial Scholarship | Educational support | $5,030 |
| Door County Land Trust | Land perservation and maintenance | $1,500 |
| United Way of Door County | General support | $1,000 |
| McGaw YMCA | Fund community programs | $1,000 |
| Warren Cherry Scholarship Fund | Education | $1,000 |
| Birch Creek Music Performance Center | Support music education and performance | $1,000 |
| The Egg Harbor Firefighters Inc | Equipment funding | $500 |
| Misericordia Dental Clinic | Support dental health | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Porter
Questions people ask
Does MJ O'Brien Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does MJ O'Brien Family Foundation give?
$71,530 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs MJ O'Brien Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine Porter (Trustee).
What does MJ O'Brien Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.