The Edward and Helen Oppenheimer Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0403101 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
44% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Habitat for Humanity | Houston, TX | Charitable. | $37,500 |
| The Schlenkler School | Houston, TX | Educational | $20,000 |
| St Anne's School | Houston, TX | Religious | $10,000 |
| Vermont College of Fine Arts | Montpelier, VT | Educational | $10,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Maternity Care Coalition-Philadelph | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries | Houston, TX | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling Center | Houston, TX | Charitable. | $5,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust | Ithica, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ithica Community Childcare Center | Ithica, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | Educational | $5,000 |
| Texas Hearing Institute | Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | Educational | $2,500 |
| Friends of Stewart Park | Mt Horeb, WI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Exton, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Oberlin College | Oberlin, OH | Educational | $1,500 |
The return also lists 19 grants to individuals ($171,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $316,500 | 37 |
| 2023 | $288,000 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349102692
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0403101
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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