Private foundation · EIN 84-4052593 · Sewickley, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Obrien Art Project Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $41K total, median $10K. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$41K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$7.0M

How to apply

EMAIL Contact: Martin O'Brien, Martyobrienartfoundationorg, Sewickley, Pa, 4128482585 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Initiatives in Art and CultureNew York, NYArt conference$25K
The Atelier 17 ProjectNew York, NYExhibition and catalog$10K
Beloit CollegeBeloit, WIExhibition and catalog$6,000

By state: New York 2 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Obrien Art Project Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Larry S Blair, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Obrien Art Project Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. EMAIL Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Obrien Art Project Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $41K across 3 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Obrien Art Project Foundation give?

New York (2 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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