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Oberlin College

Oberlin, Ohio  ·  EIN 340714363  ·  Private foundation

Based in Oberlin, Ohio, Oberlin College has awarded $1.5M across 54 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to City of Oberlin Fire Department. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$75.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.43B
Total assets
54
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Oberlin College funds

Oberlin College's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, higher education, and related causes.

EducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHigher EducationK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include families, foster youth.

familiesfoster youth

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Oberlin College, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
City of Oberlin Fire Department
Payment 5 of 7 towards fire truck
Oberlin, OH$136K2022
City of Oberlin
Green EDGE Fund Grant Green Yarding & Lawn Care / Hydro Energy Grant
Oberlin, OH$92K2023
City of Oberlin
Green EDGE Fund Grant / Hydro Energy Grant
Oberlin, OH$82K2022
City of Oberlin
Hydro Energy Grant - OC Match
Oberlin, OH$82K2024
Oberlin Unitarian Universalist Fell
To fund Oberlin's Unitarian Universalist Fellowship's proposal titled "Electrifying Oberlin One Building at a Time." The project seeks to re
Oberlin, OH$63K2025
City of Oberlin
To provide funding to the City of Oberlin to finance and purchase of Fire Truck 43 for the Oberlin Fire department.
Oberlin, OH$51K2025
Oberlin Early Childhood Center
OECC School Greenhouse
Oberlin, OH$44K2022
City Fresh
Green EDGE Fund Grant - Electric Vehicle
Oberlin, OH$40K2022
Oberlin Early Childhood Center
OECC School Greenhouse
Oberlin, OH$38K2024
Oberlin Early Childhood Center
OECC School Greenhouse
Moreland Hills, OH$38K2023
Oberlin Early Childhood Center
GENERAL GRANT
Oberlin, OH$38K2017
Oberlin Early Childhood Center
GENERAL GRANT
Oberlin, OH$38K2019
Oberlin Early Childhood Center
Ensure continued funding for the OECC between August 2024 through September 2025
Oberlin, OH$38K2025
Oberlin Early Childhood Center
GENERAL GRANT
Oberlin, OH$38K2018
Oberlin Early Childhood Center
General Grant
Oberlin, OH$38K2020

Oberlin College giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$48K
2018$89K
2019$153K
2020$123K
2022$385K
2023$225K
2024$177K
2025$256K

How to apply for funding from Oberlin College

Oberlin College's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at oberlin.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about Oberlin College

Does Oberlin College accept grant applications?
Oberlin College's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Oberlin College fund?
Oberlin College's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include City of Oberlin Fire Department, City of Oberlin, City of Oberlin. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Oberlin College give in grants?
Oberlin College reported $75.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.5M over 54 grants.
Where is Oberlin College located?
Oberlin College is based in Oberlin, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 340714363.
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About this profile. This page is built from Oberlin College's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Oberlin College. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.