O'Rielly Family Foundation
The O'Rielly Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations providing community and homelessness-related services, education, and animal care.
Key facts about O'Rielly Family Foundation
In short: O'Rielly Family Foundation gave $182K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Arizona. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 48-1265468
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $182,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- Average grant
- $13,000
- Median grant
- $12,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2024)
- Total assets
- $4,795,884
- Primary geography
- Arizona (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.8M
+19.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$182K
+15.6% YoY
Grant Count
14
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+15.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, O'Rielly Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $219K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is O'Rielly Family Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Our Family Services says its mission is to eliminate homelessness and strengthen its community. Youth On Their Own says it supports the high school graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County. Tucson Wildlife Center says it rescues and rehabilitates sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife, while Animals' Crusaders of Arizona says it works to reduce animal suffering and overpopulation through rescue and veterinary services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $182,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $12,000. Notable awards included $30,000 to Catholic University of America for a Tucson Pledge Payment; $30,000 to Catholic Community Services for medical respite for homeless men and women; and $21,000 to the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Tucson for renovation work at San Xavier and travel assistance for a pilgrimage to Rome. Other reported awards included $12,000 each to Our Family Services and Youth On Their Own. Tucson Wildlife Center and Animals' Crusaders of Arizona each received $5,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients listed in Arizona and 7% to recipients listed in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2022) to $210K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $182K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic University of America ($30K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic University of America Tucson, AZ | Tucson Pledge Payment | $30,000 |
| Catholic Community Services Tucson, AZ | Medical respite for homeless men and women | $30,000 |
| Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Tucson Tucson, AZ | Renovation of San Xavier - Office, classroom area & Help with travel to Rome for Pilgrim of Hope | $21,000 |
| Hendrick House Tucson, AZ | Shingle roof for housing unit | $12,000 |
| Humane Society of Southern Arizona Tucson, AL | Continue support of wellness program, spay/neuter, preventative care | $12,000 |
| Our Family Services Inc Tucson, AZ | Support for the Reunion House Shelter for abused | $12,000 |
| Special Olympics of Arizona Goodyear, AZ | Transportation, supplies, meals, and awards necessary to make this | $12,000 |
| St Augustine Catholic High School Tucson, AZ | 14 Passenger multifunction school activity | $12,000 |
| Teen Challenge Tucson, AZ | Christie Olsen-Snyder Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Youth on Their Own Tucson, AZ | Support approximately 48 YOTO youth, though, as evidenced above, likely many more depending on this assistance | $12,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,795,884 | $243,193 | $235,879 | $182,000 (14) |
| 2023 | $4,023,154 | $422,765 | $205,859 | $157,500 (14) |
| 2022 | $3,426,255 | $157,128 | $187,826 | $149,500 (16) |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,795,884 | $4,023,154 | $3,426,255 |
| Revenue | $243,193 | $422,765 | $157,128 |
| Expenses | $235,879 | $205,859 | $187,826 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $190,700 | $166,400 | $156,722 |
| Net Investment Income | $206,291 | $395,099 | $132,083 |
| Distributable Amount | $219,204 | $177,006 | $177,676 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists RB O'Rielly as president and permanent director; Barbara C. O'Rielly, Amy Draper, and Katie Draper as permanent directors; Amy Draper as vice president; Veronica Bartz as secretary; John O'Rielly Draper as director; and Catherine V. Sertich as treasurer.
O'Rielly Family Foundation is led by Rb O'Rielly, President & Perm Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rb O'Rielly
President & Perm Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Draper
Vice President & Permanent Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara C. O'Rielly
Permanent Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John O'Rielly Draper
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Draper
Permanent Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine V Sertich
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Bartz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 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.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 31000, Tucson, AZ 85751
Phone: (520) 571-2297
Frequently asked questions about O'Rielly Family Foundation
How much does O'Rielly Family Foundation give each year?
O'Rielly Family Foundation gave $182K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $158K across 14 grants.
What is O'Rielly Family Foundation's typical grant size?
O'Rielly Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $13,000, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from O'Rielly Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does O'Rielly Family Foundation give grants?
O'Rielly Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (12 grants).
Does O'Rielly Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on O'Rielly Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are O'Rielly Family Foundation's largest grantees?
O'Rielly Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic University of America ($30,000), Catholic Community Services ($30,000) and Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Tucson ($21,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is O'Rielly Family Foundation?
O'Rielly Family Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $219K (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 O'Rielly Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Our Family Services says its mission is to eliminate homelessness and strengthen its community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from O'Rielly 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 O'Rielly Family Foundation's EIN?
O'Rielly Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1265468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does O'Rielly Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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