Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer Foundation
Accepts applications
Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $260,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$260,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,750 the year before.
100% 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 | $15,000 | 1 | $304,333 |
| 2024 | $34,750 | 1 | $0 |
| 2025 | $260,000 | 14 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frederic Dorothea Oppenheimer Found 5170 Broadway Suite 25, San Antonio, TX 78209 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (210) 824-3689, lot400@aol.com |
| What to submit | Must outline the need, use and purpose of the request. |
| Restrictions | Restricted to qualified charities |
What Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $195,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | Humanitarian Relief in Gaza | $25,000 |
| El Progresso Memorial Library | Next Generation Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Individual | Free Admission Program | $20,000 |
| Individual | Gaza Regional Fund | $20,000 |
| TEAMability | Speech and Language Therapy Program | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Children's Bereavement Ctr of South | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Believe it Foundation | Believe It Bikes Program | $20,000 |
| Unrwa | Humanitarian Relief in Gaza | $20,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Girls Inc of San Antonio | General Operations | $15,000 |
| San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry | Transitional Living & Learning Center | $15,000 |
| Individual | General Operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lucille O Travis
- James Travis
- James Travis Jr
Questions people ask
Does Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer Foundation give?
$260,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lucille O Travis (President), James Travis (Vice President) and James Travis Jr (Secretary).
What does Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and education.