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The O'Reilly Foundation

Preselected recipients only Alexandria, Virginia · EIN 943347429

The O'Reilly Foundation is a private foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $310,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $130,000 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$130,0008$2.9 million
2024$310,0003$2.8 million

How to apply

The O'Reilly 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The O'Reilly Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$250,000
Tennessee1$50,000
Vermont1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Social Science Research Council
Brooklyn, NY
General support$250,000
The Popovox Foundation
Jackson, TN
Creation of recording america fund$50,000
Vermont Energy Education Program
Montpelier, VT
General support$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The O'Reilly Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The O'Reilly Foundation give?

$310,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.

Who runs The O'Reilly Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Timothy F O'Reilly (President), Arwen O'Reilly Griffith (Vice President), Meara O'Reilly (Secretary) and Norma Oliason (Treasurer).

What does The O'Reilly Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly science and research and education.

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