Private foundation · EIN 87-4027437 · Shelbyville, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joseph D Obrien III Memorial 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: 12 grants paid, $538K total, median $25K. 17% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$538K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in KY
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Youth Automotive Training Center (yatc)Deerfield Beach, FLCharitable purposes$200K
The Ottawa YMCAOttawa, ILCharitable purposes$100K
The Heart That Gives FoundationColumbia, MOCharitable purposes$75K
Ocala Intl Horse Show IncOcala, FLCharitable purposes$35K
Ignation Spirituality ProjectChicago, ILCharitable purposes$25K
Congaree FoundationHouston, TXCharitable purposes$25K
American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders AssociationLexington, KYCharitable purposes$25K
United Prof Horsemen's Assoc Found (upha)Lexington, KYCharitable purposes$20K
Fellowship of Catholic University Students (focus)Genesee, COCharitable purposes$12K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStanen Island, NYCharitable purposes$11K
The Lake County Community FoundGrayslake, ILCharitable purposes$10K
The American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MDCharitable purposes$250

By state: Florida 2 · Illinois 3 · Missouri 1 · Kentucky 2 · Texas 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Joseph D Obrien III Memorial Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Shelbyville, Kentucky, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Joseph D Obrien III Memorial 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 Joseph D Obrien III Memorial Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $538K across 12 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Joseph D Obrien III Memorial Foundation give?

Florida (2 grants), Illinois (3 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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