Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation
The Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Agoura Hills, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including New Mexico and California.
Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation gave $280K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in New Mexico. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $280,000
- +107.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,432,204
- -6.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 28632 Roadside Drive 143, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Phone: (818) 300-7826
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Middle East Childrens Allliance ($50K). Together the top 10 received $230K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 47 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico (50%), California (27%), New York (14%), Hawaii (5%), and Massachusetts (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 179% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2022) to $280K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Middle East Childrens Allliance Berkeley, CA | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Give US the Floor San Franciscio, CA | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| ACLU of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| New Energy Economy Santa Fe, NM | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| New Yok Immigration Coalition New York, NY | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Northern New Mexico Public Redio Sante Fe, NM | NM Public Redio Support | $20,000 |
| Santa Fe Dreamers Project Santa Fe, NM | Conigo Immigration Justice | $20,000 |
| The Food Depot Santa Fe, NM | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Vocal-NY Brooklyn, NY | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Earth Care International Santa Fe, NM | Operating Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,432,204 | $197,193 | $437,580 | $280,000 | 14 | $350,568 | $127,506 | $280,742 |
| 2024 | $3,671,052 | $111,756 | $288,278 | $135,000 | 8 | $204,025 | $49,004 | $264,176 |
| 2023 | $3,847,574 | $100,465 | $297,899 | $140,000 | 8 | $218,524 | $43,414 | $236,049 |
| 2022 | $4,045,008 | $65,215 | $246,424 | $100,500 | 8 | $162,949 | $21,587 | $240,396 |
| 2021 | $4,226,217 | $231,703 | $259,439 | $107,950 | 9 | $186,482 | $166,500 | $261,722 |
| 2020 | $4,246,531 | $78,539 | $396,218 | $170,250 | 10 | — | $5,661 | $218,234 |
| 2019 | $4,564,210 | $809,198 | $406,413 | $175,000 | 11 | — | $739,588 | $228,058 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $281K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included operating support and support for New Mexico public radio and immigration justice. Among the grantees, Give Us the Floor describes its work as offering a supportive environment for youth to discuss shared concerns and experiences and helping parents better understand and empower their children. The Food Depot says it works with partners on solutions to create a hunger-free New Mexico. New Energy Economy describes work on renewable energy through legal interventions, policy advocacy, and grassroots action. Earth Care International describes itself as an empowerment and community development organization that trains and supports youth and parent leaders organizing for a healthy, just, and sustainable world.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $280,000 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000.
Notable grants included $50,000 to Middle East Childrens Alliance for operating support; $25,000 to Give Us the Floor for operating support; and $20,000 each to ACLU of New Mexico, New Energy Economy, New York Immigration Coalition, Northern New Mexico Public Radio, Santa Fe Dreamers Project, The Food Depot, and VOCAL-NY. Earth Care International and Hawaii Community Foundation each received $15,000 for operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eric Oppenheimer as director, president, and treasurer; Lisa Oppenheimer as director, vice president, and secretary; Tracey Boldemann-Tatkin as assistant secretary; and Emily Oppenheimer and Ben Oppenheimer as directors.
Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation is led by Eric Oppenheimer, Director, President & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Oppenheimer
Director, President & Treasurer
President & Treasurer → Director, President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$50K (2019) → $25K (2025)
Ben Oppenheimer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Emily Oppenheimer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Lisa Oppenheimer
Director, Vice President & Secretary
Vice President & Assistant S → Vice President & Secretary, 2021
Vice President & Secretary → Director, Vice President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$50K (2019) → $25K (2025)
Tracey Boldemann-Tatkin
Assistant Secretary
Secretary → Assistant Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jan Brooks (2019–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to Eric Oppenheimer (Director/President/Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation
How much does Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation give each year?
Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation gave $280K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $135K across 8 grants.
What is Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation give grants?
Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (27%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (5 grants) and Albuquerque, NM (2 grants).
Does Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Middle East Childrens Allliance ($50,000), Give US the Floor ($25,000) and ACLU of New Mexico ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation?
Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $351K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $281K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included operating support and support for New Mexico public radio and immigration justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation's EIN?
Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1289389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Eric Oppenheimer Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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