The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation
The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $64K.
The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation gave $65K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $21,667
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,275,881
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Animal Rescue New Orleans Inc ($25K). Together the top 3 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2025) to $70K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Rescue New Orleans Inc Elmwood, LA | To support the protection and care of homeless and abused animals. | $25,000 |
| Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals Natchitoches, LA | To support the protection and care of homeless and abused animals. | $20,000 |
| Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities New Orleans, LA | To Support Programs Seeking to Educate Underprivileged Youth. | $20,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,275,881 | $81,679 | $86,917 | $65,000 | 3 | $65,000 | $64,291 | $72,429 |
| 2024 | $1,281,119 | $206,722 | $22,677 | — | — | — | $184,830 | $64,843 |
| 2023 | $1,097,074 | $58,587 | $84,552 | $70,000 | 3 | $70,000 | $44,995 | $60,845 |
| 2022 | $1,123,039 | $42,302 | $10,219 | — | — | — | $34,548 | $63,084 |
| 2021 | $1,090,956 | $198,951 | $22,937 | — | — | — | $176,534 | $57,054 |
| 2020 | $914,942 | $71,597 | $36,512 | — | — | — | $35,363 | $51,970 |
| 2019 | $879,857 | $648,738 | $60,121 | — | — | — | $11,401 | $49,895 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation is led by M. Taylor Darden, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
M. Taylor Darden
President & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon T. Darden
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William T. Finn
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John C. Christian (2019–2020) — President & Director
- Former: R. King Milling (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation
How much does The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation give each year?
The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation gave $65K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation give grants?
The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation?
The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (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 is The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation's EIN?
The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6025708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
Other open foundation grants in Louisiana
Louisiana Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Millard Morris Founder's Scholarship (Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana) $1,000 per year for Years 1-3 and $2,000 for Year 4 (4-year program) · Due March 15, 2027
- Gwen Higgins English Scholarship (Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana) $2,000 (one-time) · Due March 15, 2027
- Richard O. and Frances E. Boisture Scholarship (Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana) $1,000 (one-time) · Due March 15, 2027
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Louisiana
The Greater New Orleans Foundation
New Orleans, LA
The Greater New Orleans Foundation funds arts and culture, education, youth development, health, social services, and other regional priorities across the 13 parishes of Southeast Louisiana. Its stated average grant is about $20,000; its IMPACT grants are invitation-only, while the Foundation encourages nonprofits to share information about their work through a form.
Assets
$513.0M
Grants
623
Total Given
$34.6M
Greater Good Charities
Seattle, WA
Greater Good Charities supports animal welfare, humanitarian aid, conservation, and disaster response, including through cash grants, supplies, and programs. Its 2025 grants had a median of $37,406, though awards ranged widely, and it supports partners in the United States and internationally. Many grants are invitation-only; its website lists opportunities as they become available.
Assets
$24.4M
Grants
357
Total Given
$123.4M
The Coach Foundation Inc
New York, NY
The Coach Foundation supports education, scholarships, mentorship, and youth-voice initiatives for students from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities, with grants to organizations in the U.S. and internationally. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $1 million, with a median of $70,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$77.2M
Grants
21
Total Given
$3.8M
JSL Family Foundation
Ashville, AL
Assets
$2.8M
Grants
4
Total Given
$53K
WK Kellogg Foundation
Battle Creek, MI
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds work to help children, families, and communities thrive, including early education, health equity, food systems, family economic well-being, and racial equity. In 2025, its grants ranged from $50 to nearly $5 million, with a median of $100,000; it funds across the United States, with long-term commitments in several states and communities, as well as parts of Mexico and Haiti. It accepts unsolicited proposals online at any time.
Assets
$481.0M
Grants
1,818
Total Given
$303.9M
Gustaf Westfeldt McIlhenny Family Founda
Boca Grande, FL
The foundation funds community, conservation, education, health, arts and culture, and public safety organizations, with a focus on traditional values and the southern United States. Its 2024 grants ranged from $179 to $270,000, with a median of $6,000; most funding went to Louisiana. It requires an online pre-qualification form before a full application, so unsolicited requests are accepted through this process.
Assets
$20.3M
Grants
75
Total Given
$1.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Louisiana
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Kathleen E O'Brien Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?