Oppenheimer Family Foundation
Historical FunderOjai, California · EIN 36-6054015 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | OPPENHEIMER FAMILY FOUNDATION CO H |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 277, HIGHLAND PARK IL 60035 |
| Phone | 3129439484 |
| Form and materials | A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE NEEDS FOR FUNDS BY GRANTEE. BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL THEN ISSUE SPECIFIC REQUEST FOR DATA. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. NOTICE OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, OR REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMAT |
| Restrictions | EACH CASE TREATED SEPARATELY AT DISCRETION OF THE BOARD. |
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
53% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Available Upon Request | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $56,500 |
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | Ojai, CA | General charitable | $11,100 |
| Capoeira El Paso | El Paso, TX | General charitable | $10,800 |
| Madd Rhythms | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $6,000 |
| Hyde Park Jazz Festival | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $5,800 |
| Jazz Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Wdcb Public Radio | Glen Ellyn, IL | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Ojai Music Festival | Ojai, CA | General charitable | $4,000 |
| Ojai Valley Community Hospital | Ojai, CA | General charitable | $4,000 |
| The Crew | Ojai, CA | General charitable | $4,000 |
| Ojai Valley Museum | Ojai, CA | General charitable | $3,000 |
| Ojai Educational Foundation | Ojai, CA | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Ojai Valley Tennis Club | Ojai, CA | General charitable | $1,500 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield, IL | General charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $130,200 | 15 |
| 2024 | $300,615 | 19 |
| 2023 | $262,500 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622459349100722
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6054015
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.