Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr

Foundation · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 20-7051623

Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $597K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $38K. Net investment income was $64K.

Key facts about Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr

EIN: 20-7051623
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $38,192
Grants made (2024): 1
Average grant: $38,192
Median grant: $38,192
Total assets: $596,520
Primary geography: Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$597K

+3.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$38K

-0.7% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$38K

-0.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $38K (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Wisconsin

Cities

Milwaukee

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$596,520	$576,629	$594,840
Revenue	$70,794	$33,533	$59,134
Expenses	$50,818	$51,637	$57,947
Qualifying Distributions	$44,141	$44,137	$51,070
Net Investment Income	$64,210	$27,333	$52,242
Distributable Amount	$47,640	$43,857	$44,654

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Milwaukee Art Museum Inc ($38,192).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Milwaukee Art Museum Inc Milwaukee, WI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$38,192

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Bmo Bank N a	Trustee	1	$11,899

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr?

Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $597K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr?

As of 2024, Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr holds $597K in total assets with $71K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grant totaling $38K in 2024.

Where does Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr operate?

Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr has awarded grants in Wisconsin.

What size grants does Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr award?

In 2024, Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr awarded 1 grant totaling $38K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr reported a distributable amount of $48K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr's EIN?

Ralph & Cora Oberndorfer Fam Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7051623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.