Private foundation · EIN 36-3521911 · Bonita Spgs, Florida

Oberweis Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $99K total, median $2,000. 69% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$99K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in FL
69%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $99K; Part I reports $180K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wonder GadensBonita Springs, FLContribution$40K
University of IllinoisChampaign, ILContribution$20K
Project HoodChicago, ILContribution$10K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZContribution$10K
Mens Club of Collier County FoundNaples, FLContribution$7,500
One Nation Under God FoundationNaperville, ILContribution$3,000
Harry Chapin Food BankNaples, FLContribution$2,000
New Life Dream CentersFort Myers, FLContribution$2,000
Estero Chamber of CommerceEstero, FLContribution$1,500
MobilizeOrlando, FLContribution$1,000
4kidsFort Lauderdale, FLContribution$520
Florida Lions Eye ClincBonita Springs, FLContribution$500
Collier-Lee Honor FlightNaples, FLContribution$500

By state: Florida 9 · Illinois 3 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Oberweis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bonita Spgs, Florida, administered in care of Jim Oberweis, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Oberweis Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Oberweis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $99K across 13 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Oberweis Foundation give?

Florida (9 grants), Illinois (3 grants), Arizona (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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