Private foundation · EIN 46-1490164 · Edwards, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Oberhelman Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 34 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $10K. 79% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
34
$1.6M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IL
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.7M

Grants paid in 2024

34 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TNHabitat conservation and restoration$705K
Heart of Illinois United WayPeoria, ILMeet community needs in marshall, peoria, putnam, stark, tazewell & woodford counties in illinois$201K
Easterseals of Central IllinoisPeoria, ILProvides services to ensure children with developmental delays can reach their full potential$168K
Millikin UniversityDecatur, ILOffer an education that integrates the liberal and practical arts of the professions$150K
Oak Ridge Outdoor FoundationTremont, ILMatching grant for sporting clays course automation$75K
Peoria Riverfront MuseumPeoria, ILConnecting art, history, science and achievement through exhibitions and programs$75K
Carle Health Center for PhilanthropyUrbana, ILGeneral support$28K
America's Watershed InitiativeSt Louis, MOFinding solutions for challenges towards the mississippi river and rivers that flow from it$25K
Carle Development FoundationUrbana, ILGeneral support$25K
Start EarlyChicago, ILTo advance early learning for families with young children to close the opportunity gap$25K
Max McGraw Wildlife FoundationDundee, ILWildlife education and conservation$18K
Osf Health Care FoundationPeoria, ILSponsorship$16K
Allendale AssociationLake Villa, ILAllendale youth board matching donation$16K
Reading PowerLake Bluff, ILTo accelerate children's literacy and to develop a love for reading and writing$15K
Allendale AssociationLake Villa, ILStar program-shelter & transitional adolescent resources$13K
Camp One StepChicago, ILTo support educational and fun experiences for children diagnosed with cancer$13K
Green Lake AssociationGreen Lake, WITo improve green lake's water quality through science-based action and diverse partnerships$10K
Harold E Eisenberg FoundationNorthbrook, ILSupport gastrointestinal cancer research$10K
St Thomas the Apostle SchoolPeoria Heights, ILMental health counseling fund$10K
Epc of PeoriaPeoria, ILTo provide lifelong services to assist individuals with disabilities$7,500
Junior Achievement of Central IllinoisEast Peoria, ILTo promote the success of young people$5,000
Richwoods High SchoolPeoria, ILModel un activity account$5,000
Susan G Komen Breast Cancer FoundationDallas, TXTo save lives by meeting the most critical needs in the community and investing in research$5,000
Mark Linder Walk for the MindPeoria, ILBrain tumor awareness and research$2,700
Sun FoundationWashburn, ILTo promote awareness of arts and sciences in rural and urban communities$2,500
Illinois Cancercare FoundationPeoria, ILMaking an impact on the lives of cancer patients while paving the way to a cure$2,250
African American Hall of Fame MuseumPeoria, ILAfrican american history and advancement$2,000
Southside Community United for ChangePeoria, ILTo enhance livability in the southside area by developing partnerships with community stakeholders$2,000
Sing-Shifting Into New GearSpringfield, ILHoliday basket program$1,000
Elmwood Yates City & Farmington FireworksElmwood, ILCommunity support for independence day celebrations$500
Pheasants ForeverSt Paul, MNTo conserve pheasants, quail, and other wildlife through habitat improvements and education$300
Breakthrough T1dHagerstown, MDSponsorship$250
The Peoria Historical SocietyPeoria, IL2024 annual membership$250
Thrasher Opera HouseGreen Lake, WITo promote the arts and the power of live performance and to preserve the historic thrasher opera house$250

By state: Illinois 27 · Tennessee 1 · Missouri 1 · Wisconsin 2 · Texas 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Oberhelman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Edwards, Illinois, administered in care of Diane a Oberhelman, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Oberhelman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Oberhelman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 34 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Oberhelman Family Foundation give?

Illinois (27 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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