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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City Of Oberlin ($81,708), Oberlin Early Childhood Center ($38,000), City Fresh ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oberlin Early Childhood Center Oberlin, OH | OECC School Greenhouse | $38,000 |
| Oberlin Heritage Center Oberlin, OH | Green EDGE Fund Grant - Sustainable Climate Control - dual heat pump system | $7,096 |
| City Of Oberlin Oberlin, OH | Hydro Energy Grant - OC Match | $81,708 |
| City Fresh Oberlin, OH | Green EDGE Fund Grant - Sustainability Grant - New Farmer Incubator | $15,000 |
| REwild Austin, TX | Green EDGE Fund Grant - Natural Turf Management Transition Pilot Project | $15,000 |
| Shagbark Haven LLC Oberlin, OH | Green EDGE Fund Grant - Sugarbush Ecosystem LandLab | $15,000 |
| Our Family (Fathers and Mothers) Elyria, OH | Green EDGE Fund Grant - Improving Legion Field Infrastructure Project | $5,205 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oberlin College?
Oberlin College is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in OBERLIN, OH. It holds $2.1B in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Oberlin College?
As of 2024, Oberlin College holds $2.1B in total assets with $467.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $177K in 2024.
Where does Oberlin College operate?
Oberlin College has awarded grants in North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas.
What size grants does Oberlin College award?
In 2024, Oberlin College awarded 7 grants totaling $177K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Oberlin College's EIN?
Oberlin College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0714363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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