Oppenheimer Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-6054015
Foundation Overview
Based in Ojai, CA, Oppenheimer Family Foundation has awarded 198 grants totaling $3,625,900 to organizations in Illinois, Florida and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
50 of 115 recipients (43%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
66% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (85%), Lake Forest (7%), Brookfield (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 71% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Oppenheimer Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Hyde Park Jazz Festival | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Lake Forest College | $100,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Merit School Of Music | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Miscellaneous Available Upon Request | $48,100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Music Festival | $4,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | $10,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $2,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Grune Heidi Farm Rescue | $2,400 | Lakeland, FL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Her Story Theater | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Jazz Institute Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Live The Spirit Residency | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Madd Rhythm | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Educational Foundation | $2,500 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Community Hospital | $3,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Museum | $3,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Tennis Club | $2,500 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| The Crew | $4,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Wbez | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Wdcb Public Radio | $5,000 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Wttw | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Hyde Park Jazz Festival | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Lake Forest College | $100,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Merit School Of Music | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Miscellaneous Available Upon Request | $48,100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Music Festival | $4,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | $10,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $2,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Grune Heidi Farm Rescue | $2,400 | Lakeland, FL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Her Story Theater | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Jazz Institute Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Live The Spirit Residency | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Madd Rhythm | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Educational Foundation | $2,500 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Community Hospital | $3,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Museum | $3,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Tennis Club | $2,500 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| The Crew | $4,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Wbez | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Wdcb Public Radio | $5,000 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Wttw | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Hyde Park Jazz Festival | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Lake Forest College | $100,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Merit School Of Music | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Miscellaneous Available Upon Request | $48,100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Music Festival | $4,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | $10,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $2,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Grune Heidi Farm Rescue | $2,400 | Lakeland, FL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Her Story Theater | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Jazz Institute Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Live The Spirit Residency | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Madd Rhythm | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Educational Foundation | $2,500 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Community Hospital | $3,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Museum | $3,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Tennis Club | $2,500 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| The Crew | $4,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Wbez | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Wdcb Public Radio | $5,000 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Wttw | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Hyde Park Jazz Festival | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Lake Forest College | $100,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Merit School Of Music | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Miscellaneous Available Upon Request | $48,100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Music Festival | $4,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | $10,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $2,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Grune Heidi Farm Rescue | $2,400 | Lakeland, FL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Her Story Theater | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Jazz Institute Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Live The Spirit Residency | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Madd Rhythm | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Educational Foundation | $2,500 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Community Hospital | $3,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Museum | $3,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Tennis Club | $2,500 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| The Crew | $4,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Wbez | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Wdcb Public Radio | $5,000 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Wttw | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Hyde Park Jazz Festival | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Lake Forest College | $100,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Merit School Of Music | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Miscellaneous Available Upon Request | $48,100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Music Festival | $4,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | $10,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $2,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Grune Heidi Farm Rescue | $2,400 | Lakeland, FL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Her Story Theater | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Jazz Institute Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Live The Spirit Residency | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Madd Rhythm | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Educational Foundation | $2,500 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Community Hospital | $3,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Museum | $3,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Tennis Club | $2,500 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| The Crew | $4,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Wbez | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Wdcb Public Radio | $5,000 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Wttw | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2023 |
| Miscellaneous Available Upon Request | $58,750 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Better Government Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Children & Teachers Foundation Of The Ctu | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Colel Chabad | $18,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| El Sistema Usa | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Hot House | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Hyde Park Jazz Festival | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Lake Forest College | $200,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Merit School Of Music | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Ojai Music Festival | $5,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | $5,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Miscellaneous Available Upon Request | $58,750 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Better Government Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Children & Teachers Foundation Of The Ctu | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Colel Chabad | $18,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| El Sistema Usa | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Hot House | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Hyde Park Jazz Festival | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Lake Forest College | $200,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Merit School Of Music | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Ojai Music Festival | $5,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | $5,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Miscellaneous Available Upon Request | $58,750 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Better Government Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Children & Teachers Foundation Of The Ctu | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Colel Chabad | $18,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| El Sistema Usa | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Hot House | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Hyde Park Jazz Festival | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Lake Forest College | $200,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Merit School Of Music | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Ojai Music Festival | $5,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | $5,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2021 |
| Live The Spirit Residency | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2021 |
| Rush Philanthropy | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2021 |
| Aid To Victims Of Domestic Abuse | $15,000 | Delray Beach, FL, US | General Charitable | 2021 |
| Colel Chabad | $18,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Charitable | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Broward | $10,000 | Deerfield Beach, FL, US | General Charitable | 2021 |
| Her Story Theater | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2021 |
| Hillel International | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable | 2021 |
| Howard Brown Health | $12,400 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2021 |
| Hyde Park Jazz Festival | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2021 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2021 |
| Madd Rhythm | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2021 |
| Ojai Music Festival | $5,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Charitable | 2021 |
| South Shore Fine Arts Academy | $13,600 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2021 |
| The Pantry Of Broward | $15,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | General Charitable | 2021 |
| Chicago Human Rhythm Project | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2021 |
| Miscellaneous Available Upon Request | $53,100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2021 |
| Chicago Chess Foundation | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Chicago Public Library | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Compassion And Choices | $10,000 | Etna, OH, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Donors Choose | $25,000 | Brookline, MA, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Facing History | $33,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| El Sistema Us | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depositary | $22,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Heph Ed | $25,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Jazz Institute Of Chicago | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Lake Forest College | $300,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $10,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Live The Spirit Residency | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $37,500 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Merit School Of Music | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Neighbor Space | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Ogden International School | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Ruben Salazar Bilingual Education | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Rush Philanthropy | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre | $27,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Tzedek Chicago | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Wbez | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
| Miscellaneous Available Upon Request | $135,050 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-6054015 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1064 RANCHO DR Ojai, CA 93023-1627 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Oppenheimer Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Edward H Oppenheimer |
|---|---|
| Vice-president | James Oppenheimer |
| Vice-president | Harry J Oppenheimer |
| Secretary | William J Garmisa |
Forms 990-PF
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