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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Carolyn S. & Donald F. Obrecht Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. With a total of $583K distributed across 60 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$583K
2025
Grantees funded
60
Multi-year grantees
57%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
David F Gonano
Board Member
D
Donald F Obrecht Jr
Board Member
C
Catherine Padgett Strasavich
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CAROLYN S & DONALD F OBRECHT FOUNDATION?
No. CAROLYN S & DONALD F OBRECHT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CAROLYN S & DONALD F OBRECHT FOUNDATION give?
CAROLYN S & DONALD F OBRECHT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Maryland, and Delaware. 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 CAROLYN S & DONALD F OBRECHT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CAROLYN S & DONALD F OBRECHT 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 CAROLYN S & DONALD F OBRECHT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, CAROLYN S & DONALD F OBRECHT FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $583 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CAROLYN S & DONALD F OBRECHT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, CAROLYN S & DONALD F OBRECHT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Cat Care Durango, THE BOYS' LATIN SCHOOL OF MARYLAND INC, and OLDFIELDS SCHOOL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CAROLYN S & DONALD F OBRECHT FOUNDATION?
CAROLYN S & DONALD F OBRECHT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.