Obermayer Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Obermayer Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Dedham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $42,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$42,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $41,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $41,000 | 15 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $42,000 | 10 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Judith H Obermayer 15 Grey Stone Path, Dedham, MA 02026 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 234-2484 |
| What to submit | Letter request should provide detailed information about the goal of the project or organization, budget required for total project, size of current request and how this funding would be used as well as who is responsible for carrying out the work. Note if there are any independent measures of success. Include any other relevant documentation, including members of the board of directors if applicable. |
| Restrictions | Projects must fit within the mission of fostering and supporting building relationships and understanding between individuals and societal groups that have had historical conflict with one another or have been the perpetrators or targets of oppression and discrimination. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Obermayer Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 8 | $11,000 |
| New York | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rebuild Congress Issue One | Community & charitable | $25,000 |
| Chakana Media Inc DBA Reconsider | Community & charitable | $6,000 |
| Inquiring Systems Inc | Community & charitable | $5,000 |
| Chochmat Halev | Community & charitable | $1,000 |
| Erowid Center | Community & charitable | $1,000 |
| Limina Foundation | Community & charitable | $1,000 |
| Maps | Community & charitable | $1,000 |
| Occidental Arts & Ecology Center | Community & charitable | $1,000 |
| Circle of Sacred Nature | Community & charitable | $500 |
| Northern California Land Trust | Community & charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith H Obermayer
- Joel B Obermayer
- Marjorie H Raven
- Henry M Obermayer
Questions people ask
Does Obermayer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Obermayer Foundation Inc give?
$42,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Obermayer Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Judith H Obermayer (President, Director and Treasurer), Joel B Obermayer (Director), Marjorie H Raven (Director) and Henry M Obermayer (Director).
What does Obermayer Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.