Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer
Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants for humanitarian relief in Gaza, children’s services, disability-related programs, and other charitable purposes.
Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer at a glance
In short: Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer gave $260K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $260,000
- +648.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +1300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,571
- -46.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,893,323
- +25.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Submit a request outlining its need, use, and purpose. Awards are restricted to qualified charities.
- Contact
Application contact: Frederic Dorothea Oppenheimer Found
Mailing address: 5170 Broadway Suite 25, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 824-3689
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Palestine Childrens Relief Fund ($25K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in San Antonio, Texas. In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 10% to California, 8% to New York, and 8% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer gives
- Giving grew 1633% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $260K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund Los Angeles, CA | Humanitarian Relief in Gaza | $25,000 |
| El Progresso Memorial Library Uvalde, TX | Next Generation Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Morgan's Wondereland San Antonio, TX | Free Admission Program | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Gaza Regional Fund | $20,000 |
| TEAMability San Antonio, TX | Speech and Language Therapy Program | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Children's Bereavement Ctr of South San Antonio, TX | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry San Antonio, TX | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Believe it Foundation San Antonio, TX | Believe It Bikes Program | $20,000 |
| Unrwa Washington, DC | Humanitarian Relief in Gaza | $20,000 |
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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 | $6,893,323 | $1,738,807 | $331,338 | $260,000 | 14 | $260,000 | $306,834 | $363,012 |
| 2024 | $5,486,873 | $5,264,819 | $63,682 | $34,750 | 1 | $34,750 | $389,527 | $260,228 |
| 2023 | $281,640 | $-684 | $24,193 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $3,022 | $17,068 |
| 2022 | $306,517 | $-6,371 | $18,589 | $15,000 | 3 | $15,000 | $2,521 | $16,582 |
| 2021 | $330,039 | $105,606 | $24,952 | $20,000 | 3 | $20,000 | $103,349 | $17,486 |
| 2020 | $249,385 | $5,564 | $29,512 | $20,000 | 2 | — | $2,434 | $16,378 |
| 2019 | $273,333 | $35,346 | $36,267 | $30,000 | 3 | — | $32,096 | $16,782 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer reported a distributable amount of $363K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for humanitarian relief, children and youth, disability-related services, food assistance, and general operations. For example, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund describes its mission as non-political humanitarian relief focused on healthcare for children in Palestine; TEAMability says it provides therapeutic educational intervention for children with severe multiple disabilities; Believe It Foundation describes its work as including physically challenged children in shared experiences; and Be Kind San Antonio says it provides weekend food supplements to chronically hungry children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $260,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $25,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable awards included $25,000 to Palestine Children’s Relief Fund for humanitarian relief in Gaza; $20,000 each to El Progresso Memorial Library for its Next Generation Capital Campaign, Morgan’s Wonderland for its Free Admission Program, Doctors Without Borders for its Gaza Regional Fund, TEAMability for its Speech and Language Therapy Program, and UNRWA for humanitarian relief in Gaza. Other listed recipients included Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio, Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas, and Christian Assistance Ministry, each receiving $20,000 for general operations.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests must outline the need, use, and purpose of the request; awards are restricted to qualified charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lucille O Travis as president, James Travis as vice president, and James Travis Jr as secretary.
Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer is led by Lucille O Travis, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lucille O Travis
President
Vice President → President & Vice President, 2020
President & Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James H Travis
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James Travis Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dorothea C Oppenheimer (2019) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer
How much does Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer give each year?
Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer gave $260K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 1 grant.
What is Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer's typical grant size?
Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $18,571, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer give grants?
Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer gives mostly in Texas: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (10%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (10 grants).
Does Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer's largest grantees?
Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer's largest 2025 grantees include Palestine Childrens Relief Fund ($25,000), El Progresso Memorial Library ($20,000) and Morgan's Wondereland ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer?
Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $260K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $363K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for humanitarian relief, children and youth, disability-related services, food assistance, and general operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer's EIN?
Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2336644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Frederic J & Dorothea Oppenheimer funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/frederic-j-and-dorothea-oppenheimer-morg_240c6b49dfc84a1b9939b8b9cfe92253
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