Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc
The Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $77,246 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in ministry, faith-based leadership, priest training, and services for pregnant women.
Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc gave $77K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,246
- +193.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,150
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,751,732
- +237.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc
- 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: N21W26677 Cattail Ct, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Phone: (608) 284-2602
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Men of Christ ($25K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (59%), Texas (32%), Colorado (6%), Illinois (1%), and Indiana (1%). Its itemized 2024 grants also included a grant to a recipient in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc gives
- 13% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 169% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2023) to $77K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Men of Christ Hartland, WI | Ministry for Men | $25,000 |
| Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance Waco, TX | Faith Based Leadership | $25,000 |
| St Francis Seminary Saint Francis, WI | Training of Catholic Priests | $10,000 |
| Life's Connection Waukesha, WI | Helps Pregnant Women | $8,000 |
| Focus-Fellowship of Catholic University Students Golden, CO | Spreading the catholic faith through out reach bible study discipleship. | $3,000 |
| The New Horizons Foundatoin Inc Colarado Springs, CO | Support Charitable Endeavors Around the World | $1,500 |
| Game Changers FTS Inc Darien, IL | Spiritual Healing | $1,000 |
| MMC Mercy Fund Milwaukee, WI | Donate books, film and other words on fire materials to hospitals, schools and prisons. | $1,000 |
| Layton Study Brookfield, WI | Provides Spiritual Direction on Retreats | $1,000 |
| Young Life South Bend, IN | Expose Adolescents to Jesus Christ | $600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,751,732 | $2,025,289 | $84,377 | $77,246 | 15 | $77,373 | $18,135 | $45,841 |
| 2023 | $814,617 | $28,025 | $43,741 | $26,350 | 5 | $29,909 | $14,193 | $26,273 |
| 2022 | $830,160 | $830,160 | — | — | — | — | $160 | $3,022 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for men’s ministry and faith-based leadership, Catholic priest training, spiritual direction, outreach and Bible study, and services for pregnant women. The grant purposes also include spiritual healing, adolescent religious engagement, and sports programs.
Life's Connection Inc., which received $8,000 in 2024, describes its mission as serving its community through health and educational services to build physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $77,246. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $25,000 to Men of Christ for “Ministry for Men,” $25,000 to Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance for “Faith Based Leadership,” $10,000 to St Francis Seminary for training Catholic priests, and $8,000 to Life's Connection for helping pregnant women. Other reported grants included $3,000 to FOCUS-Fellowship of Catholic University Students and $1,500 to The New Horizons Foundation Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kevin O'Brien as president and treasurer, Leslie O'Brien as secretary, and Jadin O'Brien and Shane O'Brien as directors.
Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc is led by Kevin O'Brien, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin O'Brien
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jadin O'Brien
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane O'Brien
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie O'Brien
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc
How much does Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc give each year?
Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc gave $77K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 5 grants.
What is Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,150, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc give grants?
Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (32%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Men of Christ ($25,000), Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance ($25,000) and St Francis Seminary ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc?
Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for men’s ministry and faith-based leadership, Catholic priest training, spiritual direction, outreach and Bible study, and services for pregnant women. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc?
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 Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0663694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Kevin and Leslie O'Brien Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kevin-and-leslie-o-brien-foundation-inc-morg_bbaf6f03498b4aa181dcd1e5347ad9b7
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