OBERWEILER FOUNDATION
https://HTTP://FDNWEB.ORG/OBERWEILER/
$18.9M
Total Assets (2021)
$747K
Avg Yearly Giving (2020–2024)
$3.7M
Giving on File
(5 yrs)
(5 yrs)
215
Grants on File
$16K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
MARY E ROWE
Phone
8472777443
Deadlines
MARCH 1
How to Apply
OBERWEILER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Restrictions
ELIGIBILITY: GRADUATING BHS SENIORS WHO PLAN TO ATTEND A COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TRADE/VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, TECHNICAL TRAINING OR AN APPRENTICESHIP. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE STUDENTS PURSUING A PROGRAM OR CERTIFICATION IN ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC, WELDING, REFRIGERATION, AUTO, CARPENTRY OR CONSTRUCTION TRADES. APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED THROUGH THE BHS LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS AND INCLUDE THE OBERWEILER FOUNDATION APPLICATION, ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION, AND AN ESSAY (500 WORDS OR LESS) DESCRIBING THE APPLICANT'S POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANS, WHY HE/SHE HAS CHOSEN THIS PATH, AND HOW THIS SCHOLARSHIP WILL HELP HIM/HER REACH THEIR GOALS. OBERWEILER FOUNDATION DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, DONORS AND THEIR CHILDREN ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $712K | $16.6M | $1.3M | 47 |
| 2021 | $576K | $18.9M | $1.6M | 35 |
| 2022 | $806K | $13.6M | $973K | 36 |
| 2023 | $677K | $16.9M | $423K | 46 |
| 2024 | $965K | $19.2M | $1.4M | 51 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 215 grants on record
Minimum
$300
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$17K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$175K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MARY ROWE | VICE PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE D | $180K |
| KEVIN SCHEIWILLER | DIRECTOR | $200 |
| MARTHA LINN | DIRECTOR | $200 |
| RONALD OHLSEN | DIRECTOR | $200 |
| SUE SINDEWALD | DIRECTOR | $200 |
| MARTHA HEYLIN | DIRECTOR | $200 |
| RUTH S FLYNN | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 4/30/2020) | $200 |
| ANNA WEILER | TREASURER | — |
| SIEGFRIED WEILER | PRESIDENT | — |
| JAMES R BARTELL | SECRETARY | — |
Grants Awarded (215 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDELITY CHARITABLE GIVING DONOR ADVISED FUND | CINCINNATI, OH | $175,000 | DONOR ADVISED FUND | 2022 |
| COMER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | CHICAGO, IL | $80,000 | INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PROGRAM | 2024 |
| BRAVEHEARTS | HARVARD, IL | $75,000 | TRAIL TO ZERO | 2021 |
| BRAVEHEARTS | HARVARD, IL | $75,000 | TRAIL TO ZERO; MENTAL HEALTH RETREAT PILOT | 2022 |
| COMER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | CHICAGO, IL | $70,000 | INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES AND OUTPATIENT CLINIC | 2022 |
| BRAVEHEARTS | HARVARD, IL | $50,000 | TRAIL TO ZERO; MENTAL HEALTH RETREAT PILOT | 2023 |
| COMER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | CHICAGO, IL | $40,000 | INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PROGRAM | 2024 |
| BRAVEHEARTS | HARVARD, IL | $35,000 | TRAIL TO ZERO PROGRAM | 2020 |
| TRAVIS MANION FOUNDATION | DOYLESTOWN, PA | $35,000 | MW REGIONAL SUMMIT | 2024 |
| GREEN CITY MARKET | CHICAGO, IL | $35,000 | FARM TO MARKET FIELD TRIPS | 2024 |
| A SAFE HAVEN | CHICAGO, IL | $35,000 | REBUILDING LIVES AND BUSINESSES CAMPAIGN | 2020 |
| COMER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | CHICAGO, IL | $35,000 | INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES AND OUTPATIENT CLINIC | 2020 |
| COMER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | CHICAGO, IL | $35,000 | INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES AND OUTPATIENT CLINIC | 2020 |
| ALMOST HOME KIDS | NAPERVILLE, IL | $35,000 | MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FINAL PAYMENT | 2020 |
| COMER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | CHICAGO, IL | $35,000 | INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES AND OUTPATIENT CLINIC | 2020 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & POLICY CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | $33,000 | LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE RESILIENCE | 2021 |
| ECDYSIS FOUNDATION | ESTELLINE, SD | $31,000 | AGROINVENTORY AND BEE HEALTH 2021 | 2021 |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $30,000 | VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP NETWORK | 2024 |
| A SAFE HAVEN | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 | SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES | 2024 |
| ALLIANCE FOR THE GREAT LAKES | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 | CHICAGO LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT | 2024 |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $30,000 | VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP NETWORK | 2024 |
| IPM INSTITUTE OF NORTH AMERICA | MADISON, WI | $25,063 | CHICAGO GROWS GREEN WEEK: EXPANDING SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES ACROSS GREATER CHICAGO | 2023 |
| INGALL'S DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | HARVEY, IL | $25,000 | INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS PROGRAM | 2023 |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHICAGO RIVER | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 | CHICAGO RIVER SYSTEM LAND USE PLAN | 2020 |
| BRAVEHEARTS | HARVARD, IL | $25,000 | WINDY KNOLL FARMS TRAINING | 2020 |