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Edward & Helen Oppenheimer Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. The principal officer is Edward Oppenheimer Jr. It holds total assets of $4M. Annual income is reported at $504K. Total assets have grown from $1.9M in 2011 to $4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Oregon and New York. According to available records, Edward & Helen Oppenheimer Foundation has made 187 grants totaling $838K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $235K in 2020 to $289K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $314K distributed across 80 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 130 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Oregon, New York, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$38K
Based on 80 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.
Edward & Helen Oppenheimer Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 187 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, OR, NY.
Edward & Helen Oppenheimer Foundation has distributed a total of $838K across 187 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K.
Edward & Helen Oppenheimer Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Edward & Helen Oppenheimer Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee E Herman | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carl Herman | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul F Herman | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
187
Total Giving
$838K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
130
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado CollegeEDUCATIONAL | Colorado Springs, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Houston Habitat For HumanityCHARITABLE. | Houston, TX | $38K | 2022 |
| Miller Outdoor TheatreCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $30K | 2022 |
| Theatre Under The StarsCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Spring Branch FfaEDUCATIONAL. | Houston, TX | $14K | 2022 |
| Memorial Hermann FoundationCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Artist BoatCHARITABLE | Galveston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| In PrintCHARITABLE. | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling CenterCHARITABLE. | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Vermont College Of Fine ArtsEDUCATIONAL | Montpelier, VT | $10K | 2022 |
| Razom For UkraineCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| International Red CrossCHARITABLE | Geneva | $5K | 2022 |
| Target HungerCHARITABLE | Housotn, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Lamar UniversityEDUCATIONAL | Beaumont, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| St Anne'S SchoolRELIGIOUS | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Central City ConcernCIVIC | Portland, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Brookwood Community HomeCHARITABLE | Brookshire, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| The Women'S HomeCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| The Schlenkler SchoolEDUCATIONAL | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Central Texas Food BankCHARITABLE | Austin, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| United States Pony ClubCHARITABLE. | Lexington, KY | $5K | 2022 |
| Houston Food BankCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| West Houston Assistance MinistriesCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| PhilabundanceCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $4K | 2022 |
| Houston Congregation For Reform JudRELIGIOUS. | Houston, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Bayou Land ConservancyCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Oylmpic AngelsCHARITABLE | Port Townsend, WA | $3K | 2022 |
| Bauer College FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Houston, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Lambda LegalCHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Theatre AtribusCULTURAL | Denver, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Holcaust Musem HoustonCHARITABLE. | Houston, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Ithica Community Childcare CenterCHARITABLE | Ithica, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Interoots InitiativeCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Southern TierCHARITABLE | Elmira, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| American Field ServiceEDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Thompkins Community ActionCHARITABLE | Ithica, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| New York Milk BankCHARITABLE | Valhalla, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Faith In PracticeRELIGIOUS | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Stewart ParkCHARITABLE | Mt Horeb, WI | $2K | 2022 |
| Momentum EducationEDUCATIONAL | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Voices For ChildrenCHARITABLE | Bryan, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Planned ParenthoodCHARITABLE. | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Medical BridgesCHARITABLE. | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Houston Se Texas Alzheimer'S AssociCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Interfaith MinistriesCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Mount Gretna TheatreCHARITABLE | Mount Gretna, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| The Philadelphia FoundationCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| The Bryan MuseumCHARITABLE | Galveston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Outside In-Milwaukie Hs Sbhc Food PCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| League Of Women'S Voters Of HoustonEDUCATIONAL | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |