O'brien Foundation
Historical FunderRefugio, Texas · EIN 74-6062067 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES RICHARD O'BRIEN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1052, REFUGIO TX 78377 |
| Phone | 3615262715 |
| Form and materials | DETAIL OF REQUEST |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 1 OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Victory Cathedral | Victoria, TX | Mission support | $4,000 |
| Beeville Fire Department | Beeville, TX | Equipment | $2,500 |
| Refugio Fire Department | Refugio, TX | Equipment | $2,500 |
| Berclair Fire Department | Berclair, TX | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Our Lady of Refuge Church | Refugio, TX | Church building fund | $2,000 |
| Refugio Isd Education Foundation | Refugio, TX | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries | Refugio, TX | Clothing & food for needy | $1,625 |
| Goliad County Outreach | Goliad, TX | Operating support | $1,625 |
| Driscoll Children's Hospital | Corpus Christi, TX | Equipment | $1,500 |
| Hospice of South Texas | Victoria, TX | Operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Halo Flight | Corpus Christi, TX | Rescue unit | $1,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | Goliad, TX | Mission support | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Corpus Christi, TX | Housing for patient families | $1,000 |
| South Texas Children's Home | Beeville, TX | Operating support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,750 | 14 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $25,800 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349104016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6062067
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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