Oberlin College and Conservatory educate students for lives of intellectual, musical and artistic rigor and breadth, sustained inquiry, creativity and innovation, and leadership. Oberlin aims to prepare graduates with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives essential to confront complex issues and to create change and value in the world. Oberlin is committed to educational access and opportunity, embraces a diverse and inclusive residential learning environment defined by a free and respectful exchange of ideas, and shares an enduring commitment to a sustainable and just society.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1B
+11.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$177K
-21.2% YoY
Grant Count
7
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-21.2% YoY
About Oberlin College
Based on IRS filings
Oberlin College is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in OBERLIN, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $177K. Net investment income was $90.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,117,814,822 | $1,896,950,617 | $1,820,320,492 |
| Revenue | $467,773,605 | $343,982,974 | $421,346,096 |
| Expenses | $320,890,254 | $309,146,279 | $286,125,914 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $90,290,051 | $82,463,763 | $115,918,873 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARMEN AMBAR | PRESIDENT | 40 | $1,182,298 |
| CHARLENE DREW JARVIS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CHESLEY Maddox-Dorsey | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| CHUCK BIRENBAUM | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CYNTHIA HOGAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAVID E SHIPLEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAVID S KRISCHER | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| ED HELMS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH Barajas-Romn | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ERIC R KATZMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| FRANCISCO X DOMINGUEZ | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| GEORGIA YUAN | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| Hozefa Lokhandwala | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| Isabel Tadmiri | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JACOB A GAYLE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JULIA STEYN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KOFI ASARE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LEANNE C WAGNER | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| LEE KOONCE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LILLIE JOHNSON EDWARDS | Board Vice Chair | 8 | — |
| LISA YVETTE WALLER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MAGHAN KEITA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MENNA DEMESSIE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MINSOK PAK | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MOLLY HORST RAPHAEL | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| ROBIN S BLACK | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SEAN P GAVIN | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| Srimoyi Gunja SARKAR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| STEVE J DOLCEMASCHIO | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| T CHRIS CANAVAN | Board Chair | 8 | — |
| DAVID HERTZ | Chief of Staff & Strategy Officer | 40 | $223,530 |
| DAVID KAMITSUKA | DEAN OF ARTS & SCIENCES | 40 | $276,332 |
| JOSHUA JENSEN | Vice President, Communications | 40 | $203,810 |
| JULIENNE MELVIN | Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration | 40 | $178,655 |
| KAREN GOFF | Vice President and Dean of Students | 40 | $249,726 |
| MANUEL CARBALLO | Vice President/Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid | 40 | $247,710 |
| MATTHEW LAHEY | Vice President, Gen Counsel & Secretary | 40 | $280,131 |
| MICHAEL GRZESIAK | Vice President, Advancement | 40 | $278,741 |
| NATALIE WINKELFOOS | Director Athletics & Physical Ed; Assoc VP Ath | 40 | $212,876 |
| REBECCA VAZQUEZ-SKILLINGS | Vice President for Finance and Administration | 40 | $290,622 |
| WILLIAM QUILLEN | DEAN OF CONSERVATORY | 40 | $263,089 |
| JOSEPH VITALE JR | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 40 | $206,829 |
| JUN YANG | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 40 | $869,917 |
| KEVIN BROWN | CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER | 40 | $225,200 |
| MARCEL MUTSINDASHYAKA | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $225,244 |
| JEFFERY WITMER | PROFESSOR | 40 | $209,086 |
| JOHN DUCA | PROFESSOR | 40 | $239,644 |
| KATARZYNA KARAPUDA | Associate Director of Investments | 40 | $258,632 |
| MARC BLECHER | James Monroe Professor | 40 | $193,027 |
| PETER SLOWIK | Professor | 40 | $211,700 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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