The O'Reilly Foundation
The O'Reilly Foundation is a private foundation, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $310K. Net investment income was $215K.
The O'Reilly Foundation at a glance
In short: The O'Reilly Foundation gave $310K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $103K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $310,000
- +138.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -62.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $103,333
- +535.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,999,941
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The O'Reilly Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Social Science Research Council ($250K). Together the top 3 received $310K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 27 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The O'Reilly Foundation gives
- Giving grew 170% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 226% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2021) to $310K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $310K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Social Science Research Council Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| The Popovox Foundation Jackson, TN | Creation of Recording America Fund | $50,000 |
| Vermont Energy Education Program Montpelier, VT | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,999,941 | $230,956 | $332,488 | $310,000 | 3 | $316,061 | $214,529 | $139,940 |
| 2023 | $2,112,710 | $102,227 | $150,102 | $130,000 | 8 | $134,932 | $87,057 | $138,544 |
| 2022 | $2,182,842 | $93,597 | $154,381 | $125,000 | 5 | $129,401 | $78,617 | $144,123 |
| 2021 | $2,210,132 | $340,377 | $126,303 | $115,000 | 5 | $115,075 | $329,156 | $151,485 |
| 2020 | $1,996,058 | $821,433 | $148,311 | $130,000 | 6 | — | $145,049 | $112,155 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The O'Reilly Foundation reported a distributable amount of $140K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The O'Reilly Foundation is led by Timothy F. O'Reilly, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy F. O'Reilly
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Arwen O'Reilly Griffith
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Meara O'Reilly
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norma Oliason
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 O'Reilly Foundation
How much does The O'Reilly Foundation give each year?
The O'Reilly Foundation gave $310K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $130K across 8 grants.
What is The O'Reilly Foundation's typical grant size?
The O'Reilly Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $103,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The O'Reilly Foundation give grants?
The O'Reilly Foundation gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (16%).
Does The O'Reilly Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The O'Reilly Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The O'Reilly Foundation?
The O'Reilly Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $316K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $140K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The O'Reilly Foundation's EIN?
The O'Reilly Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3347429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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