The Obernauer Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHoward Beach, New York · EIN 95-6149147 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$297K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
78% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift | Washington, DC | General operating support | $76,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Brookline, MA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Committee for Responsible Federal Budget | Washington, DC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Norwalk, CT | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El of the City of NY | New York, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Sandra Day O'connor Institute | Phoenix, AZ | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Trinity School | New York, NY | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General operating support | $5,000 |
| New Beginnings Family Academy | Bridgeport, CT | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Management Leadership for Tomorrow | Bethesda, MD | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Shady Side Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Ice Hockey in Harlem | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Ashoka | Arlington, VA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Clubhouse International | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| New York Community Trust | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Women's Campaign International | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY | General operating support | $500 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | General operating support | $250 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General operating support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $296,850 | 28 |
| 2024 | $272,850 | 25 |
| 2023 | $285,850 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349100736
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6149147
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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