The Elva & Lawrence O'brien Family
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 13-7342895 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
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
55% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Archives Foundation | Washington, DC | Support educational initiatives | $270,000 |
| City Wildlife | Washington, DC | Help and protect urban wildlife | $37,000 |
| Environmental Film Festival | Washington, DC | Educational outreach programs | $30,000 |
| American Resilience Project | Florence, MA | Provide sustainable resources | $15,000 |
| Holy Trinity Church | Washington, DC | Parish operations for spiritual grow | $12,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise | Newtown, CT | Create safe learning envirnment | $10,000 |
| Barnstable Land Trust | West Barnstable, MA | To promote land conservation | $5,000 |
| Cotuit Library | Cotuit, MA | Support resources for cotuit library | $5,000 |
| Birdsey Cape Wildlife Center | Barnstable, MA | Free wildlife vet care to local area | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $386,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $137,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349100017
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7342895
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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