Oberlin College
AI Summary
Oberlin College is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential engagement can utilize warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the filing year 2025, the organization paid a total of $256.1K across 17 grants.
Mission Statement
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Cause Areas
2
University education
Undergraduate education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OBERLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Oberlin, OH
$484.2K
23%
OBERLIN COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNCIL
Oberlin, OH
$113.4K
5%
WESTERN RESERVE LAND CONSERVANCY
Moreland Hills, OH
$110K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$10.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Oberlin College?
No. Oberlin College does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Oberlin College give?
Oberlin College primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Oberlin College’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Oberlin College fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Oberlin College make each year?
In 2025, Oberlin College awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $256 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Oberlin College fund recently?
In 2024, Oberlin College awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include OBERLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, OBERLIN COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNCIL, and WESTERN RESERVE LAND CONSERVANCY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Oberlin College?
Oberlin College does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.