Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation
Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation is a private foundation, based in Williamsville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $694K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 9 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $9K.
Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation at a glance
In short: Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation gave $55K across 9 grants in 2023 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $55,290
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $6,143
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,310
- Total assets
- $693,582
- +2.9% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- New York (63% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Food for All DC ($12K). Together the top 9 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−1%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2019) to $56K (2020). In 2023 it made 9 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food for All DC Washington, DC | Health | $12,465 |
| Rural Outreach East Aurora, NY | Arts Education | $7,965 |
| Irish Classical Theatre CO Buffalo, NY | ARTS | $7,965 |
| Classroom Champions St Petersburg, FL | Education | $7,965 |
| Just Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | Arts Education | $5,310 |
| Buffalo Erie County Public Library Buffalo, NY | Education | $4,875 |
| Catholic Charities Buffalo, NY | Education | $3,045 |
| St Joseph's University Catholic Chu Buffalo, NY | Education | $3,045 |
| Arts Services Initiative Buffalo, NY | ARTS | $2,655 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $693,582 | $25,564 | $63,145 | $55,290 | 9 | $55,290 | $8,624 | $38,887 |
| 2022 | $674,023 | $38,525 | $65,261 | $55,290 | 9 | $55,290 | $20,743 | $65,450 |
| 2021 | $700,759 | $92,981 | $61,624 | $52,245 | 8 | $52,245 | $85,638 | $44,081 |
| 2020 | $700,842 | $39,789 | $65,111 | $56,040 | 8 | — | $31,976 | $44,861 |
| 2019 | $694,724 | $41,540 | $52,041 | $44,670 | 9 | — | $15,104 | $39,014 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation is led by Michael De Freitas, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Michael De Freitas
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard E. Henrich Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Schoellkopf
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary K. Martin Esq.
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Grogan
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Laurence Shine (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Patrick E. Martin Esq. (2019–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation
How much does Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation give each year?
Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation gave $55K across 9 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $55K across 9 grants.
What is Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation's typical grant size?
Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $5,310, and its average grant was $6,143, across 9 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation give grants?
Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (23%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (6 grants).
Does Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).
Who are Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation's largest grantees?
Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Food for All DC ($12,465), Rural Outreach ($7,965) and Irish Classical Theatre CO ($7,965), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation?
Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation reported $694K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation's EIN?
Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1490673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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