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THE RICHARD J O'BRIEN FOUNDATION INC
JERICHO, NY · EIN 452239176 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · rjofoundation.org
revenue
$56K
expenses
$52K
net assets
$38K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL DONATIONS TO BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST A PARENT AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL DONATIONS TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

profile · synthesized from sources

The Richard J. O'Brien Foundation is a grantmaking foundation based in Jericho, NY, established to honor the legacy of Rich O'Brien. It provides financial donations to support children and families who have lost a parent, as well as to other charitable organizations. The foundation raises funds through an annual networking event and directs proceeds to nonprofit beneficiaries.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Networking for a Cause
Annual fundraising event that brings together sponsors and participants to support the foundation's mission of aiding children and families who have lost a parent
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
    • Funding financial assistance for families who lost a parent
      Provides financial donations to individuals and families who have experienced the loss of a parent, offering direct support during times of crisis.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding nonprofit organizations serving children on Long Island
      Provides grants to nonprofit organizations that serve children across Long Island, supporting community-based programs and services.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$52K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$50K
balance sheet
Total assets$38K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$38K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • ANNE D SHYBUNKO-MOORE — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS HILTON — DIRECTOR
  • FRED C BRAUN — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES F O'BRIEN — VICE PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR
  • JAY T SHULMAN — TREASURER / DIRECTOR
  • JEFF BARBER — VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
  • KATHERINE A O'BRIEN — PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Law Offices of James F. O’Brien Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Richard O’Brien Networking for a Cause event
  • Rich O'Brien Partner — Foundation honors the memory of Rich O'Brien and continues his charitable work.
  • Right Now Inbound Marketing Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Richard O’Brien Networking for a Cause event
  • Rivkin Radler LLP Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Richard O’Brien Networking for a Cause event
  • The Redman Family Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Richard O’Brien Networking for a Cause event
  • The Simmons Point Group of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Richard O’Brien Networking for a Cause event
  • Valley Bank Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Richard O’Brien Networking for a Cause event
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Legacy-Based Grantmaking
    methodology: legacy-based grantmaking
    By continuing the philanthropic legacy of Rich O'Brien, the foundation directs resources to nonprofits serving children, because honoring personal legacy ensures sustained, values-driven support for vulnerable populations.
  • Targeted Grantmaking for Family Stability
    methodology: grantmaking
    By funding organizations that support individuals and families affected by parental loss, the foundation aims to stabilize vulnerable households, because addressing the root causes of family disruption leads to better long-term outcomes for children.