Obermayer Foundation Inc
EIN 042711822Total Given 2016–2024
$604K
103 grants · $67K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $500–$5K
grant size
46%
supporter · 30/65 multi-year
repeat
$8.4M
Assets (2024)
65
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JUDITH H OBERMAYER
Phone
(781) 234-2484
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
LETTER REQUEST SHOULD PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE GOAL OF THE PROJECT OR ORGANIZATION, BUDGET REQUIRED FOR TOTAL PROJECT, SIZE OF CURRENT REQUEST AND HOW THIS FUNDING WOULD BE USED AS WELL AS WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARRYING OUT THE WORK. NOTE IF THERE ARE ANY INDEPENDENT MEASURES OF SUCCESS. INCLUDE ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IF APPLICABLE.
Restrictions
PROJECTS MUST FIT WITHIN THE MISSION OF FOSTERING AND SUPPORTING BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETAL GROUPS THAT HAVE HAD HISTORICAL CONFLICT WITH ONE ANOTHEROR HAVE BEEN THE PERPETRATORS OR TARGETS OF OPPRESSION AND DISCRIMINATION.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $178K | $4.4M | $729K | 21 |
| 2017 | $136K | $5.1M | $89K | 19 |
| 2018 | $150K | $5.7M | $995K | 29 |
| 2020 | N/A | $8.0M | $595K | N/A |
| 2021 | $88K | $9.6M | $1.1M | 17 |
| 2023 | $12K | $7.2M | $676K | 2 |
| 2024 | $41K | $8.4M | $517K | 15 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 103 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$500
Median
$1K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
JO
Judith H Obermayer
7+ yrs
President, Director and Treasurer
Leadership
JO
Joel B Obermayer
7+ yrs
Director
MR
Marjorie H Raven
7+ yrs
Director
HO
Henry M Obermayer
7+ yrs
Director
JO
Judith H Obermayer
7+ yrs
President, Director and Treasurer
Leadership
JO
Joel B Obermayer
7+ yrs
Director
MR
Marjorie H Raven
7+ yrs
Director
HO
Henry M Obermayer
7+ yrs
Director
JO
Judith H Obermayer
7+ yrs
President, Director and Treasurer
Leadership
HO
Henry M Obermayer
7+ yrs
Director
MR
Marjorie H Raven
7+ yrs
Director
JO
Joel B Obermayer
7+ yrs
Director
JO
Judith H Obermayer
7+ yrs
President, Clerk and Direc
Leadership
JO
Joel B Obermayer
7+ yrs
Treasurer and Director
Leadership
HO
Henry M Obermayer
7+ yrs
Director
MR
Marjorie H Raven
7+ yrs
Director
JO
Judith H Obermayer
7+ yrs
President, Clerk and Director
Leadership
JO
Joel B Obermayer
7+ yrs
Treasurer and Director
Leadership
MR
Marjorie H Raven
7+ yrs
Director
HO
Henry M Obermayer
7+ yrs
Director
JO
Judith H Obermayer
7+ yrs
President,Clerk & Director
Leadership
JO
Joel B Obermayer
7+ yrs
Treasurer & Director
Leadership
HO
Henry M Obermayer
7+ yrs
Director
MR
Marjorie H Raven
7+ yrs
Director
JO
Judith H Obermayer
7+ yrs
President,Clerk & Director
Leadership
JO
Joel B Obermayer
7+ yrs
Treasurer & Director
Leadership
HO
Henry M Obermayer
7+ yrs
Director
MR
Marjorie H Raven
7+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (103 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Historical Society Ne Archives | Boston, MA | $100,000 | FULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2016 |
| Foerderverein Ehemaliges Juedisches Gemeindhaus Breisach | Breisach Am Rheim, None | $58,856 | COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | 2021 |
| Wbur | Boston, MA | $55,000 | COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | 2018 |
| The Henry Ford | Dearborn, MI | $50,000 | FULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2017 |
| Inquiring Systems Inc | Santa Rosa, CA | $15,000 | COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | 2024 |
| Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action | Boston, MA | $13,000 | FULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2017 |
| Temple Shalom of Newton | West Newton, MA | $13,000 | FULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2017 |
| Temple Shalom of Newton | West Newton, MA | $13,000 | RELIGIOUS | 2018 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | Boston, MA | $12,500 | FULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2016 |
| Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action | Boston, MA | $12,500 | PROMOTING CIVIL RIGHTS, PROTECTING CIVIL LIBERTIES AND RACIAL JUSTICE | 2018 |
| Jewish Vocational Services Boston | Boston, MA | $12,500 | EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS FOR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES | 2018 |
| Social Venture Partners Boston | Charlestown, MA | $11,000 | FULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2017 |
| Leo Baeck Institute | New York, NY | $10,000 | COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE - GERMAN-SPEAKING JEWS | 2021 |
| Leo Baeck Institute | New York, NY | $10,000 | COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE - GERMAN-SPEAKING JEWS | 2024 |
| American Jewish Historical Society | New York, NY | $10,000 | FULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2016 |
| Leo Baeck Institute | New York, NY | $10,000 | FULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2016 |
| Wbur | Boston, MA | $10,000 | FULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2016 |
| Leo Baeck Institute | New York, NY | $10,000 | FULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2017 |
| Leo Baeck Institute | New York, NY | $10,000 | COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE - GERMAN-SPEAKING JEWS | 2023 |
| Bend the Arc for Justice | New York, NY | $10,000 | COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE | 2018 |
| Leo Baeck Institute | New York, NY | $10,000 | COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE - GERMAN-SPEAKING JEWS | 2018 |
| Social Venture Partners Boston | Charlestown, MA | $5,500 | FULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2016 |
| Social Venture Partners Boston | Boston, MA | $5,500 | SOURCING NONPROFITS IN BOSTON METRO AREA | 2018 |
| Work That Reconnects Network | Santa Rosa, CA | $5,000 | COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | 2024 |
| Bend the Arc for Justice | New York, NY | $5,000 | FULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2016 |