Carolyn S & Donald F Obrecht Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carolyn S & Donald F Obrecht Foundation is a private foundation in Baldwin, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $583,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $17,100 and the largest $180,000. 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$583,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$17,100
- Largest grant$180,000
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $507,250 the year before.
33% 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 | $479,800 | 19 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $507,250 | 16 | $8.8 million |
| 2025 | $583,000 | 19 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
Carolyn S & Donald F Obrecht 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 Carolyn S & Donald F Obrecht Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 3 | $207,100 |
| Maryland | 9 | $167,000 |
| California | 2 | $90,000 |
| Delaware | 2 | $77,900 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cat Care Durango | Animal welfare-neutering feral cats | $180,000 |
| Baby Shaneloving Memory of Ryan Enn | Medical aid/ family support | $65,000 |
| The St Paul's Schools | School fund | $50,000 |
| Irvine Nature Center | Community-children and families nature center | $50,000 |
| Beebe Medical Fdn | Community healthcare center for breast health | $50,000 |
| Greater Lewes Foundation | Community service | $27,900 |
| Denison University | College fund | $25,000 |
| Individual | $25,000 | |
| Jrodstrong Go Fund Me | Medical aid | $25,000 |
| Individual | Fighting als | $17,100 |
| Individual | Health-helping those impacted by blood cancer | $12,500 |
| St Anne's Episcopal School | School fund | $11,000 |
| Pickford Film Center | Arts community experience | $10,000 |
| Animas Booster Club | Enriching student community | $10,000 |
| Individual | Community health | $6,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Medical | $6,000 |
| The Boys' Latin School of Msryland | School fund | $5,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church | Church fund | $5,000 |
| Haymaker's for Hope | Fighting against cancer | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David F Gonano
- Catherine Padgett Strasavich
- Carolyn Obrecht Snyder
- Donald F Obrecht Jr
Questions people ask
Does Carolyn S & Donald F Obrecht Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carolyn S & Donald F Obrecht Foundation give?
$583,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $17,100.
Who runs Carolyn S & Donald F Obrecht Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David F Gonano (Trustee), Catherine Padgett Strasavich (Trustee), Carolyn Obrecht Snyder (Trustee) and Donald F Obrecht Jr (Trustee).
What does Carolyn S & Donald F Obrecht Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.