Oberweiler Foundation
Accepts applications
Oberweiler Foundation is a private foundation in Barrington, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $871,100 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$871,100
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$21.7 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was up from $829,700 the year before.
59% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $632,413 | 44 | $16.9 million |
| 2024 | $829,700 | 48 | $19.2 million |
| 2025 | $871,100 | 56 | $21.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary E Rowe 330 E Main Street Suite 204, Barrington, IL 60010 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 277-7443, oberw1@ameritech.net |
| What to submit | Oberweiler foundation scholarship application form |
| Deadlines | March 1 |
| Restrictions | Eligibility: graduating bhs seniors who plan to attend a community college, trade/vocational school, technical training or an apprenticeship. Preference will be given to those students pursuing a program or certification in electrical, plumbing, hvac, welding, refrigeration, auto, carpentry or construction trades. Application must be received through the bhs local scholarship process and include the oberweiler foundation application, one letter of recommendation, and an essay (500 words or less) describing the applicant's post high school plans, why he/she has chosen this path, and how this scholarship will help him/her reach their goals. Oberweiler foundation directors, employees, donors and their children are not eligible. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Oberweiler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 51 | $766,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $45,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Comer Children's Hospital | Integrative medicine program | $40,000 |
| Green City Market | Edible education programming | $40,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | Chicago veterans and youth | $35,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Volunteer stewardship network | $30,000 |
| Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center | Trail to zero- windy knoll training ride | $25,000 |
| Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods | It's a win | $25,000 |
| Delta Institute | Kane county soil health impact and economic assessment | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Chicago River | River volunteer stewardship program | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Forest Preserve | North branch conservation crew | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Illinois Nature Preserves | Field representatives | $25,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Math & literacy programs | $25,000 |
| Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund | Conservation and sustainable agriculture program | $25,000 |
| Rustic Falls Nature Camp | Arts in nature programming | $25,000 |
| Veterans Path to Hope (DBA Transitional Living Services) | Veterans community action team | $25,000 |
| Youth Conservation Corps | Youthbuild | $25,000 |
| Brightpoint | Rockford crisis nursery | $20,000 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | Home furnishing | $20,000 |
| Citizens for Conservation | Summer internship program | $20,000 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | Restoration ecology college summer internship program | $20,000 |
| Oak-Leyden Developmental Services | Children's services behavior health project | $20,000 |
| Salute Inc | Emergency financial assistance | $20,000 |
| Wings Program Inc | Enriching activities and essential appointments | $20,000 |
| Philip J Rock Center and School Foundation | Mobile sensory initiative | $15,800 |
| Ann and Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital | Hospital based violence intervention program | $15,000 |
| Chicago Children's Advocacy Center | Education, outreach and prevention | $15,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Northwest Cook County | Forensic and advocacy program | $15,000 |
| Code Platoon | Career access for veterans and families | $15,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Healthy student markets | $15,000 |
| Guitars for Vets | Chicago programming | $15,000 |
| Operation Job Ready Veterans | One-on-one career transition services | $15,000 |
| Oscar Mike Foundation | Oscar mike foundation clinics | $15,000 |
| People's Resource Center | Basic services program | $15,000 |
| Tuesday's Child | Behavioral intervention program | $15,000 |
| Danny Did Foundation | Protecting kids with epilepsy | $10,000 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | Youth and family programs | $10,000 |
| Morton Arboretum | Center for tree science research fellowship | $10,000 |
| Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society | Portable dental program | $10,000 |
| Operation Warm | Shoes and coats for chicago children | $10,000 |
| Outreach House | First things first program | $10,000 |
| Canal Shores Golf Course Association | General | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Siegfried Weiler
- Anna Weiler
- Ronald Ohlsen
- Martha Linn
- Mary Rowe
- Kevin Scheiwiller
- Sue Sindewald
Questions people ask
Does Oberweiler Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1.
How much does Oberweiler Foundation give?
$871,100 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Oberweiler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Siegfried Weiler (President), Anna Weiler (Treasurer), Ronald Ohlsen (Director) and Martha Linn (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Oberweiler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and education.