O'Maley Family Foundation
O'Maley Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a military history museum, a university, a church, youth and animal-welfare organizations, and a food bank.
O'Maley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: O'Maley Family Foundation gave $629K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Ohio. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $628,710
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,464
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $5,313,798
- -2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (6 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to O'Maley Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4536 Airport Road, Cincinnati, OH 45226
Phone: (513) 794-6584
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who O'Maley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tri-State Warbird Museum ($300K). Together the top 10 received $511K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($78,333), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 179 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 15% to Virginia, and 13% to Florida. California and Michigan each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is O'Maley Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 36 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 207% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $326K (2020) to $629K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $629K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Warbird Museum Clermont County, OH | Unrestricted | $299,500 |
| University of Richmond Richmond, VA | Annual Fund | $93,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $78,333 |
| Indian Hill Church Cincinnati, OH | Annual Fund | $59,000 |
| Joe Burrow Foundation Liberty Township, OH | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Dan Beard Council-Boy Scouts of America Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cancer Free Kids Loveland, OH | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| The Animal Pad Dog Rescue La Mesa, CA | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| SPCA Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $7,100 |
| Buckeye Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Ontario, OH | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,313,798 | $534,516 | $649,173 | $628,710 | 36 | $633,410 | $518,753 | $306,711 |
| 2023 | $5,428,455 | $460,528 | $605,665 | $585,377 | 38 | $589,592 | $444,455 | $294,181 |
| 2022 | $5,573,592 | $356,879 | $506,408 | $456,974 | 35 | $461,136 | $338,568 | $305,511 |
| 2021 | $5,723,121 | $1,482,272 | $563,200 | $523,302 | 37 | $527,414 | $1,464,793 | $312,371 |
| 2020 | $4,804,049 | $665,289 | $341,751 | $325,583 | 33 | — | $986,146 | $243,804 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, O'Maley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $307K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Tri-State Warbird Museum describes its mission as educating the public about military history and operating a historic military aircraft museum. FreeStore Foodbank says it works to eliminate hunger in partnership with its community, while Tried & True Parenting says it equips families with research-based parenting tools and group experiences. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $628,710. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $299,500, with a median of $2,250. Its largest grants included $299,500 to Tri-State Warbird Museum for unrestricted purposes, $93,000 to the University of Richmond for its annual fund, and $78,333 to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for scholarships. Other notable grants were $59,000 to Indian Hill Church for its annual fund and $12,000 to the Joe Burrow Foundation for unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David B. O’Maley and Karen G. O’Maley as members and directors.
O'Maley Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David B. O'Maley
Member & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen G. O'Maley
Member & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 O'Maley Family Foundation
How much does O'Maley Family Foundation give each year?
O'Maley Family Foundation gave $629K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $585K across 38 grants.
What is O'Maley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
O'Maley Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $17,464, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from O'Maley Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does O'Maley Family Foundation give grants?
O'Maley Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (15%) and Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (15 grants).
Does O'Maley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of O'Maley Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are O'Maley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
O'Maley Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tri-State Warbird Museum ($299,500), University of Richmond ($93,000) and Indian Hill Church ($59,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($78,333), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is O'Maley Family Foundation?
O'Maley Family Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $633K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $307K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does O'Maley Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Tri-State Warbird Museum describes its mission as educating the public about military history and operating a historic military aircraft museum. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from O'Maley Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 O'Maley Family Foundation's EIN?
O'Maley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4176744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does O'Maley 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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