The Oberman Foundation
The Oberman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $388K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $79K. Net investment income was $17K.
The Oberman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Oberman Foundation gave $79K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,770
- +58.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,693
- +178.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,750
- Total assets
- $387,636
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (64% 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 Oberman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tanzania Ministry ($50K). Together the top 4 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Oberman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 98% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2019) to $79K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania Ministry Portland, OR | Charity | $50,270 |
| School Ministry | Charity | $26,500 |
| Northwest Baptist Church Scottsdale, AZ | Charity | $1,000 |
| The Silent Witness Inc Phoenix, AZ | Charity | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $387,636 | $69,923 | $84,802 | $78,770 | 4 | $78,770 | $17,096 |
| 2024 | $404,723 | $72,620 | $66,553 | $49,593 | 7 | $49,593 | $23,996 |
| 2023 | $414,510 | $41,937 | $49,081 | $38,888 | 5 | $38,888 | $12,028 |
| 2022 | $419,822 | $31,071 | $50,195 | $39,850 | 7 | $39,850 | $9,939 |
| 2021 | $475,452 | $23,113 | $34,152 | $25,006 | 12 | $25,006 | $18,818 |
| 2020 | $486,491 | $10,534 | $36,482 | $29,386 | 8 | — | $6,745 |
| 2019 | $512,439 | $18,188 | $50,462 | $21,466 | 9 | — | $14,727 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Oberman Foundation is led by James L Oberman, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James L Oberman
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jane Oberman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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 Oberman Foundation
How much does The Oberman Foundation give each year?
The Oberman Foundation gave $79K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 7 grants.
What is The Oberman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Oberman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $13,750, and its average grant was $19,693, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Oberman Foundation give grants?
The Oberman Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Oberman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Oberman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (4 grants).
How large is The Oberman Foundation?
The Oberman Foundation reported $388K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $70K.
What is The Oberman Foundation's EIN?
The Oberman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1277338. 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 September 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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