The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation
THE CHARLIE & MARY BETH O'REILLY is a private foundation based in Nixa, Missouri. It makes grants to charitable organizations, with 2024 grants including support for organizations serving people, animals, and communities.
The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation gave $645K across 164 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Missouri. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $645,450
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 164
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,936
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $11,617,792
- +8.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (36 of 164, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (71% 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 The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1898 North Monet Road, Nixa, MO 65714
Phone: (417) 725-3391
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was BCFO ($28K). Together the top 10 received $197K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
749 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 749 grants of 749 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Missouri accounted for 71% of 2024 grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were Colorado and Illinois at 5% each, followed by the District of Columbia at 3% and Georgia at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 164 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 36 of 164 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $456K (2019) to $645K (2024). In 2024 it made 164 grants totaling $645K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BCFO Springfield, MO | General Support | $27,500 |
| Rescue One Springfield, MO | General Support | $25,600 |
| Diocesan Development Fund -Seas Springfield, MO | General Support | $25,000 |
| Shawnee Hills Art Council Anna, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Opte-Hope Academy Springfield, MO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Community Partnership of the Ozarks Springfield, MO | General Support | $16,500 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MI | General Support | $15,000 |
| Victory Mission Springfield, MO | General Support | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Americus, GA | General Support | $14,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Souther MO Springfield, MO | General Support | $13,000 |
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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 | $11,617,792 | $1,589,006 | $734,036 | $645,450 | 164 | $648,850 | $1,531,866 | $797,326 |
| 2023 | $10,734,898 | $323,675 | $684,033 | $631,300 | 157 | $634,550 | $348,902 | $688,873 |
| 2022 | $11,121,482 | $1,672,997 | $617,739 | $550,500 | 153 | $553,500 | $1,621,545 | $682,229 |
| 2021 | $10,081,617 | $1,987,743 | $579,064 | $521,000 | 139 | $524,900 | $1,933,577 | $713,768 |
| 2020 | $8,680,198 | $530,525 | $588,193 | $535,700 | 136 | — | $486,092 | $592,212 |
| 2019 | $8,747,524 | $1,505,730 | $586,554 | $455,500 | 132 | — | $1,443,289 | $549,200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $797K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include human-services and religious organizations, as well as organizations working in other areas. For example, Rescue One describes its mission as saving homeless, abused, and neglected animals in southwest Missouri and educating the public about responsible pet ownership. Community Partnership of the Ozarks describes its work as building resilient children, healthy families, and strong communities in southwest Missouri through collaboration, programming, and resource development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 164 grants totaling $645,450. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $27,500, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable awards included $27,500 to BCFO, $25,600 to Rescue One, $25,000 each to Diocesan Development Fund -SEAS and Shawnee Hills Art Council, and $20,000 to Opte-Hope Academy. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Charles H O'Reilly Jr, Mary Beth O'Reilly, Patrick E O'Reilly, Timothy B O'Reilly, and Ryan C O'Reilly.
The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles H. O'Reilly Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth O'Reilly
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick E. O'Reilly
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan C. O'Reilly
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy B. O'Reilly
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation
How much does The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation give each year?
The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation gave $645K across 164 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $631K across 157 grants.
What is The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,936, across 164 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation give grants?
The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MO (64 grants), Washington, DC (10 grants), St. Louis, MO (9 grants) and Kansas City, MO (6 grants).
Does The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (164 of 164) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include BCFO ($27,500), Rescue One ($25,600) and Diocesan Development Fund -Seas ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation?
The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $649K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $797K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include human-services and religious organizations, as well as organizations working in other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation's EIN?
The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6859254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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