Oberto Foundation
Oberto Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Northfield, MN. IRS filing data is available for 2019. In 2019, it awarded 2 grants totaling $9K.
Oberto Foundation at a glance
In short: Oberto Foundation gave $9K across 2 grants in 2019 (avg $5K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $9,000
- Grants made (2019)
- 2
- Average grant
- $4,500
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.
Who Oberto Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Epic Enterprises ($5K). Together the top 2 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 2 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Enterprises Dundas, MN | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Project Friendship Northfield, MN | Program Support | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $8,387 | $9,173 | $9,000 | 2 | $66 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Oberto Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66 for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oberto Foundation is led by Norman Oberto, President, Secretary & Treasurer on the 2019 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Norman Oberto
President, Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Oberto
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Oberto
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Oberto
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Oberto
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Oberto Foundation
How much does Oberto Foundation give each year?
Oberto Foundation gave $9K across 2 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Oberto Foundation?
Oberto Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Northfield, MN.
Where does Oberto Foundation operate?
Oberto Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
How much is Oberto Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Oberto Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Oberto Foundation's EIN?
Oberto Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0394122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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