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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 36-4376705

Oberweiler Foundation

A private foundation in Barrington, IL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 56 grants and $871,100 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Mary E Rowe
330 E Main Street Suite 204
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 277-7443
[email protected]
Form and materials
Oberweiler foundation scholarship application form
Deadlines
March 1
Restrictions
Eligibility: graduating BHS seniors who plan to attend a community college, trade/vocational school, technical training or an apprenticeship. Preference will be given to those students pursuing a program or certification in electrical, plumbing, hvac, welding, refrigeration, auto, carpentry or construction trades. Application must be received through the BHS local scholarship process and include the oberweiler foundation application, one letter of recommendation, and an essay (500 words or less) describing the applicant's post high school plans, why he/she has chosen this path, and how this scholarship will help him/her reach their goals. Oberweiler foundation directors, employees, donors and their children are not eligible.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $871,100

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $13,442,961

  • Tax year 2024

    $829,700

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $11,742,032

  • Tax year 2023

    $632,413

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $11,694,577

  • Tax year 2022

    $780,826

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $12,337,115

  • Tax year 2021

    $576,129

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $12,547,246

  • Tax year 2020

    $617,113

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $11,924,692

Grants paid in 2025

56 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Comer Children's HospitalChicago, IL

    Integrative medicine program

    $40,000
  2. Green City MarketChicago, IL

    Edible education programming

    $40,000
  3. Travis Manion FoundationDoylestown, PA

    Chicago veterans and youth

    $35,000
  4. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Volunteer stewardship network

    $30,000
  5. Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational CenterHarvard, IL

    Trail to zero- windy knoll training ride

    $25,000
  6. Brushwood Center at Ryerson WoodsRiverwoods, IL

    It's a win

    $25,000
  7. Delta InstituteChicago, IL

    Kane county soil health impact and economic assessment

    $25,000
  8. Friends of the Chicago RiverChicago, IL

    River volunteer stewardship program

    $25,000
  9. Friends of the Forest PreserveChicago, IL

    North branch conservation crew

    $25,000
  10. Friends of the Illinois Nature PreservesDekalb, IL

    Field representatives

    $25,000
  11. Gigi's PlayhouseHoffman Est, IL

    Math & literacy programs

    $25,000
  12. Illinois Environmental Council Education FundSpringfield, IL

    Conservation and sustainable agriculture program

    $25,000
  13. Rustic Falls Nature CampSkokie, IL

    Arts in nature programming

    $25,000
  14. Veterans PATH to Hope (DBA Transitional Living Services)McHenry, IL

    Veterans community action team

    $25,000
  15. Youth Conservation CorpsWaukegan, IL

    Youthbuild

    $25,000
  16. BrightpointChicago, IL

    Rockford crisis nursery

    $20,000
  17. Chicago Furniture BankChicago, IL

    Home furnishing

    $20,000
  18. Citizens for ConservationBarrington, IL

    Summer internship program

    $20,000
  19. Lake Forest Open Lands AssociationMettawa, IL

    Restoration ecology college summer internship program

    $20,000
  20. Oak-Leyden Developmental ServicesOak Park, IL

    Children's services behavior health project

    $20,000
  21. Salute IncPalatine, IL

    Emergency financial assistance

    $20,000
  22. Wings Program IncPalatine, IL

    Enriching activities and essential appointments

    $20,000
  23. Philip J Rock Center and School FoundationChicago, IL

    Mobile sensory initiative

    $15,800
  24. Ann and Robert H Lurie Childrens HospitalChicago, IL

    Hospital based violence intervention program

    $15,000
  25. Chicago Children's Advocacy CenterChicago, IL

    Education, outreach and prevention

    $15,000
  26. Children's Advocacy Center of Northwest Cook CountyHoffman Estates, IL

    Forensic and advocacy program

    $15,000
  27. Code PlatoonChicago, IL

    Career access for veterans and families

    $15,000
  28. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    Healthy student markets

    $15,000
  29. Guitars for VetsBrookfield, WI

    Chicago programming

    $15,000
  30. Operation Job Ready VeteransIndianapolis, IN

    One-on-one career transition services

    $15,000
  31. Oscar Mike FoundationMarengo, IL

    Oscar mike foundation clinics

    $15,000
  32. People's Resource CenterWheaton, IL

    Basic services program

    $15,000
  33. Tuesday's ChildChicago, IL

    Behavioral intervention program

    $15,000
  34. Danny Did FoundationEvanston, IL

    Protecting kids with epilepsy

    $10,000
  35. Gilda's Club ChicagoChicago, IL

    Youth and family programs

    $10,000
  36. Morton ArboretumLisle, IL

    Center for tree science research fellowship

    $10,000
  37. Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare SocietyOak Park, IL

    Portable dental program

    $10,000
  38. Operation WarmGlen Mills, PA

    Shoes and coats for chicago children

    $10,000
  39. Outreach HouseLombard, IL

    First things first program

    $10,000
  40. Canal Shores Golf Course AssociationEvanston, IL

    General

    $7,000
  41. Garfield Park Community CouncilChicago, IL

    Wellness programs

    $7,000
  42. One Family IllinoisChicago, IL

    Foster care

    $7,000
  43. Making Kane County Fit for KidsAurora, IL

    Healthy eating and active living projects

    $6,000
  44. America Cares TooBellwood, IL

    Veterans support services

    $5,000
  45. Faith in PlaceChicago, IL

    Migration and me

    $5,000
  46. Kids Above Ali IllinoisChicago, IL

    Group homes

    $5,000
  47. Lawndale Christian Health CenterChicago, IL

    Veggie RX

    $5,000
  48. Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, IL

    General

    $5,000
  49. Northwestern University Settlement AssociationChicago, IL

    Family cares community health center

    $5,000
  50. Pads to Hope (DBA Journeys the Road Home)Palatine, IL

    General

    $5,000
  51. The Community HouseHinsdale, IL

    Inner explorer

    $5,000
  52. Turning PointWoodstock, IL

    Positive parenting program

    $5,000
  53. Wellness HouseHinsdale, IL

    General

    $5,000
  54. Catch (community Action Together for Childrens Health)Northbrook, IL

    Comfort care kits

    $3,300
  55. Impacting Veterans Lives (DBA Midwest Veterans Closet)North Chicago, IL

    Veterans helping veterans

    $3,000
  56. Veterans Business ProjectNaperville, IL

    Small business

    $2,000

Approved for future payment

2 grants

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. Brushwood Center at Ryerson WoodsRiverwoods, IL

    It's a win

    $25,000
  2. Friends of the Illinois Nature PreservesDekalb, IL

    Field representatives

    $25,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment7 grants $150,00027% of the total
  2. Human services10 grants $102,00019% of the total
  3. Mental health2 grants $35,0006% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $35,0006% of the total
  5. Community development2 grants $32,0006% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture3 grants $26,0005% of the total
  7. 11 other causes13 grants $171,10031% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois51 grants $766,100
  2. Pennsylvania2 grants $45,000
  3. Virginia1 grant $30,000
  4. Indiana1 grant $15,000
  5. Wisconsin1 grant $15,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Siegfried WeilerPRESIDENT Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Anna WeilerTREASURER Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Ronald OhlsenDIRECTOR Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Martha LinnDIRECTOR Hours 0.1Pay $200
  • Mary RoweVP/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $185,915
  • Kevin ScheiwillerDIRECTOR Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Sue SindewaldDIRECTOR Hours 0.1Pay $200

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