Private foundation · EIN 74-2347610 · San Antonio, Texas

Harris K and Lois G Oppenheimer 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: 51 grants paid, $163K total, median $2,000. 71% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
51
$163K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in TX
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
World Monuments FundNew York, NYUnrestricted$20K
Klrnalamo Public Telecommunications CouncilSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$13K
Texas Public RadioSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$13K
Hillside SchoolBoulder, COUnrestricted$9,500
Brackenridge Park ConservancySan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$5,000
Child Advocates San AntonioSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$5,000
Houston Grand OperaHouston, TXUnrestricted$5,000
McNay Museum of ArtSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$5,000
San Antonio Museum of ArtSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$5,000
San Antonio Zoological SocietySan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$5,000
Texas Biomedical Research FoundationSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$5,000
Ut HealthSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$5,000
Ut Health Cancer CenterSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$5,000
Witte MuseumSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$5,000
National Park FoundationBaltimore, MDUnrestricted$4,000
Wild Horse ConnectionStagecoach, NVUnrestricted$3,500
Landa Gardens ConservancySan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$3,000
Lefthand Fire Protection DistrictBoulder, COUnrestricted$3,000
Snipsa IncSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$3,000
Monte Vista Historical AssociationSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$2,200
Alzheimer's Association of Greater DallasDallas, TXUnrestricted$2,000
Elf Louise Christmas ProjectSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$2,000
Meals on Wheels San AntonioSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$2,000
San Antonio Feral Cat CoalitionSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$2,000
San Antonio Food BankSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$2,000
San Antonio River FoundationSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$2,000
SPCA of Dallas Jan-Rees Jones Animal Care ClinicDallas, TXUnrestricted$2,000
Utsa - College of Liberal & Fine ArtsSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$2,000
Utsa Annual FundSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$2,000
Wildlife Rescue & RehabilitationKendalia, TXUnrestricted$2,000
Youth Orchestras of San AntonioSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$2,000
American Red CrossSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$1,500
American Red Cross - Central TexasAustin, TXUnrestricted$1,500
Archives of American Art Smithsonian InstitutionNew York, NYUnrestricted$1,000
Austin Pets AliveAustin, TXUnrestricted$1,000
Episcopal High SchoolAlexandria, VAUnrestricted$1,000
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind IncSmithtown, NYUnrestricted$1,000
Keep Austin FedAustin, TXUnrestricted$1,000
Memorial Sloan-Kattering Cancer Center Cycle for SurvivalNew York, NYUnrestricted$1,000
Planned Parenthood Trust South TexasSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$1,000
Saint Andrew's Episcopal SchoolAustin, TXUnrestricted$1,000
Weisberg Library Temple Emanu-ElDallas, TXUnrestricted$1,000
Expondent PhilanthropyWashington, DCUnrestricted$850
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted$500
Harvard UniversityBoston, MAUnrestricted$500
Meals on Wheels Central TexasAustin, TXUnrestricted$500
National Domestic Workers AllianceNew York, NYUnrestricted$500
The Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CAUnrestricted$500
Villa FinaleSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted$500
Children's Hospital FoundationSilver Springs, MOUnrestricted$400
Saint Stephen's Episcopal SchoolAustin, TXUnrestricted$100

By state: Texas 36 · New York 6 · Colorado 2 · Maryland 1 · Nevada 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Harris K and Lois G Oppenheimer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Antonio, Texas, administered in care of Bdo USA Llp, tax-exempt since 1985. 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 Harris K and Lois G Oppenheimer 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 Harris K and Lois G Oppenheimer Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $163K across 51 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Harris K and Lois G Oppenheimer Foundation give?

Texas (36 grants), New York (6 grants), Colorado (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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