Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc
Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $51,205 to organizations in New York, California, and Massachusetts, including religious, cultural, medical-research, and charitable organizations.
Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc gave $51K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,205
- -16.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,267
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $481,021
- -2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (61% 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 Oberfeld Charitable 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: 17 Beverly Ridge Terrace, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 859-2488
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($30K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 39% to recipients in California; the filing reports 0% for Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $350; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $350 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 174% 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 $38K (2021) to $71K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Friends of the israel defense forces transform the lives of the young men and women of idf through empowering educational, financial, well-being, and cultural initiatives. | $30,000 |
| Sinai Temple Los Angeles, CA | Religious/Social PGMS | $11,555 |
| La Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, CA | Music Enrichment | $4,500 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Medical Com Svc/Research | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | Mda is israel's national emergency response, blood services, and disaster relief organization. It is not a government agency, though it is the only organization appointed by the government to serve in this role. | $500 |
| Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | Union rescue mission embraces people with the compassion of christ. This is achieved through provision of a comprehensive pipeline of life transformation services including: food and housing, case management, substance abuse prevention counseling, mental health and medical/dental care, education and learning assistance, job training and placement programs, life skills classes, children and youth programs | $500 |
| Masorti Foundation for Conservative Los Angeles, CA | Religious/Social PGMS | $500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | Research | $500 |
| The Salvation Army Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Los Angeles Jewish Symphony Encino, CA | Support existing and newly-composed jewish music through the presentation of jewish music concerts and educational programs. | $250 |
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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 | $481,021 | $38,001 | $54,570 | $51,205 | 12 | $52,754 | $36,185 | $30,277 |
| 2023 | $491,480 | $-74,151 | $68,436 | $61,595 | 15 | $64,919 | $18,416 | $26,432 |
| 2022 | $611,286 | $8,124 | $74,786 | $71,320 | 12 | $72,955 | $19,558 | $28,189 |
| 2021 | $676,571 | $-13,865 | $37,974 | $37,790 | 16 | $37,882 | $19,592 | $35,629 |
| 2020 | $741,006 | $-28,402 | $42,730 | $40,675 | 17 | — | $19,986 | $30,225 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $30K 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 is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for religious and social programs, music enrichment, medical services and research, and charitable services. Among its grantees, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces describes its mission as supporting the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society says it works to cure MS while empowering people affected by MS. Union Rescue Mission describes providing emergency and long-term services to people experiencing homelessness. American Friends of Magen David Adom says it supports Magen David Adom’s lifesaving efforts in Israel, and the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony says it promotes Jewish music through concerts and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $51,205. Grants ranged from $200 to $30,000, with a median grant of $500. Its largest grants were $30,000 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, $11,555 to Sinai Temple, $4,500 to LA Philharmonic Association, and $2,000 to Cedars Sinai Medical Center. It also gave $500 each to American Friends of Magen David Adom, Union Rescue Mission, Masorti Foundation for Conservative, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and The Salvation Army.
The foundation reported 15 grants totaling $61,595 in 2023 and 12 grants totaling $71,320 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ber Oberfeld as president, secretary, and treasurer, and Raquel Oberfeld as vice president.
Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Ber Oberfeld, President, Scty & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ber Oberfeld
President, Scty & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raquel Oberfeld
V President
On filings since 2020
6 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 Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc gave $51K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $62K across 15 grants.
What is Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $4,267, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $350 on average.
Where does Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious/Social PGMS" (3 grants).
Who are Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($30,000), Sinai Temple ($11,555) and La Philharmonic Association ($4,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc?
Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc reported $481K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for religious and social programs, music enrichment, medical services and research, and charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Oberfeld Charitable 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 Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Oberfeld Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1161425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Oberfeld Charitable 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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