Oeschger Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oeschger Family Foundation is a private foundation in Amarillo, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $454,506 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$454,506
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $418,843 the year before.
43% of its 2024 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 | $418,843 | 19 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $454,506 | 25 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Oeschger 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 Oeschger Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 24 | $453,406 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo College Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Guyon Saunders Resource Center | General support | $100,000 |
| Kids Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Amarillo Symphony | General support | $30,000 |
| Acts Community | General support | $25,000 |
| Guyon Saunders Resource Center | Clothing donations | $20,991 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Clothing donations | $10,833 |
| Downtown Womens Center | Luncheon | $10,000 |
| Eveline's Sunshine Cottage | General support | $10,000 |
| Laura W Bush Institute for Women's Health | Power of the purse | $10,000 |
| Another Chance House | Clothing donations | $7,935 |
| Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation | Women's circle | $7,500 |
| Downtown Womens Center | General support | $5,500 |
| Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation | Our colors run together | $5,000 |
| Leaders Readers Network | General support | $5,000 |
| Medical Center League House | General support | $5,000 |
| Mission 2540 | General support | $5,000 |
| Turn Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Mission 2540 | Clothing/water bottles | $3,597 |
| Meals on Wheels of Amarillo | Gifts for mow recipients | $3,550 |
| High Plains Food Bank | Program support | $2,500 |
| Snack Pak 4 Kids | Kid's cafe | $2,500 |
| United Way of Amarillo & Canyon | General support | $2,500 |
| Charlotte Cardinals Rugby Club | Sponsorship | $1,100 |
| Children's Miracle Network | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon K Oeschger
- Lawrence A Oeschger
- Bryson A Oeschger
- Kristin A Oeschger
Questions people ask
Does Oeschger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oeschger Family Foundation give?
$454,506 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Oeschger Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sharon K Oeschger (President), Lawrence A Oeschger (V President), Bryson A Oeschger (Sec-Treas) and Kristin A Oeschger (Director).
What does Oeschger Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and community development.