The Oldenburg Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Oldenburg Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bangor, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$69,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $73,000 the year before.
22% of its 2025 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 | $35,000 | 13 | $969,913 |
| 2024 | $73,000 | 18 | $995,374 |
| 2025 | $69,000 | 19 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
The Oldenburg 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 The Oldenburg Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 15 | $55,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penobscot Theatre Company | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Dunstable Rural Land Trust | Charitable donation | $7,500 |
| Great Pond Mountain Conservation Tr | Charitable donation | $6,000 |
| Bangor Land Trust | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Wilmington High School Swim Team Boosters Inc | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Bangor YMCA Building Campaign | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting | Charitable donation | $4,000 |
| Bangor YMCA | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Maine Chap | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Bangor | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Good Shepard Food Bank of Me | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Bangor Public Library | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Bangor YMCA | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Good Samaritan Agency | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Mabel Wadsworth Center | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Orono Land Trust | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Wow We're One Wilmington | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Heart of Maine United Way | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Friends of Wlmington Mem Library | Charitable contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Caroline Oldenburg
- Frederick Oldenburg Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Oldenburg Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Oldenburg Family Foundation give?
$69,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Oldenburg Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Caroline Oldenburg (Trustee) and Frederick Oldenburg Jr (Trustee).
What does The Oldenburg Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.