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THE O'BRIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION

THE O'BRIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION

SAN MATEO, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
52-2390855
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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THE O'BRIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION

SAN MATEO, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
52-2390855
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The O'Brien Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, with additional support in Ohio and Washington, D.C. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$720.9K

2024
Grantees funded
66
Multi-year grantees
64%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

51

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
G
Gloria a O'BRIEN
Board Member
D
Dennis C O'BRIEN
Board Member
C
Chris O'BRIEN
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE O'BRIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE O'BRIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE O'BRIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE O'BRIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Ohio, and District Of Columbia. 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 THE O'BRIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE O'BRIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE O'BRIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE O'BRIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $721 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE O'BRIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE O'BRIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include University of San Francisco, BAY SCHOLARS, and TIDES FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE O'BRIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE O'BRIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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