Harris K & Lois G Oppenheimer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harris K & Lois G Oppenheimer Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $162,550 in 51 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$162,550
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $155,530 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $155,530 | 52 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $162,550 | 51 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Harris K & Lois G Oppenheimer 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 Harris K & Lois G Oppenheimer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 36 | $115,300 |
| New York | 6 | $24,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $12,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $3,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $850 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Monuments Fund | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Klrnalamo Public Telecommunications Council | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Texas Public Radio | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Hillside School | Unrestricted | $9,500 |
| Brackenridge Park Conservancy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Child Advocates San Antonio | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| McNay Museum of Art | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| San Antonio Museum of Art | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ut Health | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ut Health Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Witte Museum | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Wild Horse Connection | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Landa Gardens Conservancy | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Lefthand Fire Protection District | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Snipsa Inc | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Monte Vista Historical Association | Unrestricted | $2,200 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Greater Dallas | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Elf Louise Christmas Project | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels San Antonio | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| San Antonio River Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| SPCA of Dallas Jan-Rees Jones Animal Care Clinic | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Utsa - College of Liberal & Fine Arts | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Utsa Annual Fund | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Youth Orchestras of San Antonio | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross - Central Texas | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Archives of American Art Smithsonian Institution | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Keep Austin Fed | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kattering Cancer Center Cycle for Survival | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Trust South Texas | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Claire O O'Malley
- Pauline Weisberg
- Alexander Harris Weisberg
- Edward J O'Malley
- Daniel H O'Malley
Questions people ask
Does Harris K & Lois G Oppenheimer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harris K & Lois G Oppenheimer Foundation give?
$162,550 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Harris K & Lois G Oppenheimer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Claire O O'Malley (President, Sec, Treasurer), Pauline Weisberg (Vice President), Alexander Harris Weisberg (Trustee) and Edward J O'Malley (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Harris K & Lois G Oppenheimer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and health.