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Oberweis Foundation is a private corporation based in BONITA SPGS, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. The principal officer is Jim Oberweis. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $10.9M. Total assets have grown from $848K in 2011 to $1.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Project hood. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Virginia. According to available records, Oberweis Foundation has made 28 grants totaling $332K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $70K in 2020 to $123K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $140K distributed across 11 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $100K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Florida, New York, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Project hood
Expenses: $100K
University of illinois
Expenses: $20K
Eths boosters
Expenses: $1K
Fox valley park district
Expenses: $1K
Project hood. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 28 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, FL, NY.
Oberweis Foundation has distributed a total of $332K across 28 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $100K.
Oberweis Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Oberweis Foundation is headquartered in BONITA SPGS, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Oberweis Director | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jim Oberweis | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Julie Oberweis Secretary | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joe Oberweis Treasurer | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$126K
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
$1.8M
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
$124K
Contributions
$96K
Net Investment Income
$247
Distribution Amount
$68K
Total Grants
28
Total Giving
$332K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
26
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New HorizonsGeneral | Bonita Springs, FL | $100 | 2021 |
| Project HoodHELPING OTHERS OBTAIN DESTINY | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| University Of IllinoisDONATION | Champaign, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Fundation For Goverment AcctabilityADVANDCES POLICIES THAT IMPROVE LIVES | Naples, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Park DistrictENRICH COMMUNITY | Aurora, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Eths BoostersDONATION | Evanston, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Hesed HouseGeneral | Aurora, IL | $100K | 2021 |
| Kids Golf FoundationGeneral | Sugar Grove, IL | $12K | 2021 |
| Maryknoll SistersGeneral | Ossining, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Avery Coonley SchoolGeneral | Downers Grove, IL | $5K | 2021 |
| St Nicholas SchoolGeneral | Los Altos, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Compassion FoundationGeneral | Aurora, IL | $1K | 2021 |
| Journey Care FoundationGeneral | Glenview, IL | $200 | 2021 |
| Lee Health RegionalGeneral | Naples, FL | $100 | 2021 |
| Help (Homes For Endangered Pets)General | Saint Charles, IL | $100 | 2021 |
| Everglades Wonder GardensGeneral | Bonita Springs, FL | $50K | 2020 |
| Kids Golf Foundation Of IllinoisGeneral | Sugar Grove, IL | $5K | 2020 |
| Turning Point UsaGeneral | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2020 |
| Aurora Interfaith Food PantryGeneral | Aurora, IL | $1K | 2020 |
| One Nation Under GodGeneral | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2020 |
| From The Barrio FoundationGeneral | North Aurora, IL | $1K | 2020 |
| United American PatriotsGeneral | Alexandria, VA | $200 | 2020 |
| Abate Of IllinoisGeneral | Galesburg, IL | $200 | 2020 |
| Youth On CourseGeneral | Lemont, IL | $200 | 2020 |
| Marmion AcademyGeneral | Aurora, IL | $200 | 2020 |
| American Diabetes AssnGeneral | Arlington, VA | $100 | 2020 |