Samuel B O'brien Foundation
Invitation OnlyDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 81-4616804 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$41K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$256
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $125 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Arnolds Park | Arnolds Park, IA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Iowa Great Lakes Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Shattuck St Mary's School | Faribault, MN | Charitable | $1,050 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | Indianola, IA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Heritage Carousel of Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mill Reef Fund | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $500 |
| U of Okoboji Junior Tennis | Okoboji, IA | Charitable | $300 |
| Brenton Arboretum | Dallas Center, IA | Charitable | $256 |
| Animal Rescue League | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $225 |
| Des Moines Art Center | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $140 |
| Des Moines Botanical Center | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $125 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $100 |
| Pearson Lakes Art Center | Okoboji, IA | Charitable | $75 |
| Lewis and Clark College | Portland, OR | Educational | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,821 | 14 |
| 2024 | $42,436 | 16 |
| 2023 | $39,166 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631599349100803
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4616804
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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