Alice M O'brien Foundation
The Alice M O'Brien Foundation is a private foundation based in West Saint Paul, Minnesota. Established in 1953, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic giving aligned with the charitable interests of the O'Brien family across multiple generations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$248K
+58.2% YoY
Grant Count
43
+4.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+50.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's mission is to support the charitable interests of three generations of Alice M. O'Brien's family, with a current focus on benefiting those who are the neediest. The Foundation also funds medical research and other charities as directed by family members, who honor Alice's commitment to philanthropy.
Grantmaking
The Foundation is an active grantmaker with a portfolio of approximately 43 grants distributed annually. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
**: Median grant of $1,500; maximum grant of $50,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, with demonstrated funding in the West Saint Paul area and statewide initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Tax Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,585,936
- Total Revenues: $193,332
- Total Expenses: $267,931
- Investment Income and Dividends: $80,479
- Total Liabilities: $0
The Foundation operates with no paid staff.
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| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation is governed by family members:
- Alice O'Brien Berquist (President)
- Alvina O'Brien (Secretary)
- Robin Brooksbank (Director)
- Terence O'Brien Jr. (Director)
- Thomond O'Brien Jr. (Director)
All board members serve on a volunteer basis with no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICE O'BRIEN BERQUIST | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ALVINA O'BRIEN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ROBIN BROOKSBANK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERENCE O'BRIEN JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMOND O'BRIEN JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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