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Dennis And Gloria Obrien Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN MATEO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. It holds total assets of $442K. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have decreased from $7.7M in 2010 to $770K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Dennis And Gloria Obrien Foundation has made 208 grants totaling $3.2M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $735K in 2020 to $578K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.9M distributed across 104 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $200K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 56 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 54 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dennis And Gloria Obrien Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 208 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NY.
Dennis And Gloria Obrien Foundation has distributed a total of $3.2M across 208 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $200K.
Dennis And Gloria Obrien Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dennis And Gloria Obrien Foundation is headquartered in SAN MATEO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris O'Brien | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dennis C O'Brien | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gloria A O'Brien | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Frimel | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$614K
Total Assets
$770K
Fair Market Value
$1.1M
Net Worth
$770K
Grants Paid
$578K
Contributions
$83K
Net Investment Income
$106K
Distribution Amount
$68K
Total: $715K
Total Grants
208
Total Giving
$3.2M
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
56
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of San FranciscoSCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Bay ScholarsSPONSORSHIP OF THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON AND SCHOLARSHIPS | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Project DestinedGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Catholic CharitiesLOAVES AND FISHES | San Francisco, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Tides FoundationDATA FOR GOOD FUND | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| California Homebuilding FoundationBITA PROGRAM | Sacramento, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| St Ignatius College PreparatorySCHOLARSHIP | San Francisco, CA | $23K | 2023 |
| Child & Family Institute Of Menlo ParkGENERAL SUPPORT | Menlo Park, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Catholic Worker HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Redwood City, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Panetta InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Seaside, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Eastside PrepIN HONOR OF LISLE PAYNE | East Palo Alto, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| St Pius SchoolLIFEGUARD FUND - SCHOLARSHIPS | Redwood City, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Eden HousingHOWARD T. COLLINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Hayward, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Alameda Boys & Girls Club IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Alameda, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| St Francis CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Redwood City, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ravenswood Education FoundationSHINE | Menlo Park, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Homeaid Of Northern CaliforniaGENERAL SUPPORT | Concord, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Justin-Siena High SchoolLASALLIAN EDUCATION ACCESS PROGRAM | Napa, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart SchoolsSOPHIE SCHOLARS | Atherton, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Firm Foundation Community HousingGENERAL SUPPORT | Castro Valley, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| St Peter'S Catholic SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| St Anthony'S ChurchPADUA DINING ROOM | Menlo Park, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| North Coast Opportunities IncRURAL COMMUNITIES CHILD CARE PROGRAM | Ukiah, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sisters Of MercyGENERAL SUPPORT | Burlingame, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Positive Coaching AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT | Mountain View, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Maryknoll Fathers And BrothersMSAADA FOUNDATION PROJECT AND THE SCHOLARSHIP & VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROJECT FOR THE UNDEPRIVILEGED YOUTH | Maryknoll, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| St Baldrick'S FoundationIN HONOR OF CHARLOTTE MURDOFF | Monrovia, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Rebuilding Together PeninsulaGENERAL SUPPORT | Redwood City, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Bridge Housing CorporationSTEIN & COLWELL SCHOLARSHIP | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| St Pius ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Redwood City, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Dominican Sisters Of Mission San JoseGENERAL SUPPORT | Mission San Jose, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Kamukama FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Spinal Cord SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Scotts Valley, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Special OlympicsGENERAL SUPPORT | Pleasant Hill, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Stanford Health CareGENERAL SUPPORT | Stanford, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Hanna Boys CenterIN HONOR OF JOHN HEILMAN | Sonoma, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Sequoia Hospital FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Redwood City, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Ica (Immaculate Conception Academy)GENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| American Ireland FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Dominican Sisters Vision Of HopeGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Junipero Serra High SchoolMEMORY OF LARRY ALARY | San Mateo, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor St Anne'S HomeGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Oblate Sisters Of Jesus The PriestIN HONOR OF DONALD COLEMAN | Menlo Park, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Kohanaiki FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Kailuakona, HI | $500 | 2023 |
| Smile TrainGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Atherton Police Officers' AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Menlo Park, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Women Inspirit IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Richmond, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| St Augustine Educational FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Kaneohe, HI | $250 | 2023 |
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