O'Reilly Automotive Foundation shows a focused philanthropic interest in addressing hunger and food insecurity, demonstrated by a single large grant to the national food-relief network Feeding America. The foundation appears to prioritize operational support for established charitable infrastructure that delivers food assistance at scale rather than many smaller or local initiatives.
A defining thread in OReilly Automotive Foundation Inc’s recent giving is support for food access at scale, led by a $125,000 general operations grant to Feeding America in 2025. That grant sits alongside repeated support for Convoy of Hope and the American National Red Cross, showing a pattern of backing established organizations that can move resources quickly through national networks. The foundation also funds literacy, disaster response, and community service groups, but its largest recent awards point to a practical style of philanthropy centered on core operations and high-capacity delivery. Across the recent grants list, the foundation appears to favor organizations that connect local services to broader systems. Feeding America’s role in hunger relief, Convoy of Hope’s food distribution work, and the Red Cross’s disaster-response infrastructure all fit that pattern. Smaller grants extend the same logic into related areas: books for ownership, youth development, shelter, counseling, and workforce supports. The result is a grant portfolio that emphasizes basic needs and service access rather than narrow program experiments. The foundation’s public grant history also shows continuity over multiple years, with several recipients appearing in more than one funding cycle. That repetition suggests ongoing relationships with selected nonprofits, especially in food insecurity and emergency support.
Food security is the clearest focus. In 2025, OReilly Automotive Foundation Inc gave $125,000 to Feeding America for general operations, and it also awarded $100,000 to Convoy of Hope for Feed the World. Earlier grants of $50,000 and $30,000 to those same organizations show sustained support for hunger relief infrastructure. The foundation also funds disaster response. It granted $100,000 to the American National Red Cross for Disaster Relief in 2025, after earlier support for American Red Cross disaster response work in 2023. Literacy is another visible area. Reading Is Fundamental received $100,000 for RIF Books for Ownership + Employee Engagement Activations, and a prior grant supported Books for Ownership + Literacy Kit Activations. Beyond that, the foundation has backed child advocacy and family stability work, including Safe Harbor Children’s Center, which received support for children’s advocacy centers and family preservation.
$1.5M
$9.5M
$1.6M
$1.6M
Most grants fall between $10K and $29K, with a median of $23K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$23K
75th Percentile
$29K
About 11% of grants go to recipients in DC.
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Highly concentrated giving: a single, substantial unrestricted grant to a major national nonprofit rather than multiple smaller or geographically diverse awards.
Notable grantees: Feeding America
Typical grant sizes cluster in the mid-five-figure range: p25 is $10,000, the median is $22,500, and p75 is $28,750. The recent grants list includes both larger operating awards and many $25,000 to $30,000 gifts, with a smaller number of $50,000, $100,000, and $125,000 grants. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Feeding America, Convoy of Hope, the American Red Cross, Reading Is Fundamental, and La Raza Services Inc, which points to recurring relationships rather than one-off awards. The foundation is classified as a Regular Funder and accepts unsolicited proposals for its general operating, project, and capital support programs. Its active programs allow support for core operations, specific projects, and selected capital needs.
Grantmaking is national, and every recent recipient in the dataset is in the United States. The most frequent state by grant count is Oregon, even though the foundation is headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. Recent grants reached Chicago, Washington, DC, Springfield, Missouri, Denver, Brunswick, Medford, and Tucson, among other places. Missouri accounts for 11% of grants to recipients in the home state, while awards also appear across a wide spread of cities rather than a single local cluster.
Recent grants point to hunger relief, disaster response, literacy, child advocacy, housing and shelter, workforce development, and counseling. The largest awards in the list went to Feeding America, the American National Red Cross, Convoy of Hope, and Reading Is Fundamental, which shows a strong emphasis on basic needs and service infrastructure.
Yes. Feeding America, Convoy of Hope, the American Red Cross, Reading Is Fundamental, and La Raza Services Inc all appear in more than one funding year. That pattern suggests ongoing support for selected organizations rather than isolated grants.
The grant-size distribution centers on mid-five-figure awards: p25 is $10,000, the median is $22,500, and p75 is $28,750. Recent awards also include larger gifts of $50,000, $100,000, and $125,000.
Yes. The foundation’s General Operating Support, Project Support, and Capital Support programs each accept unsolicited proposals. Those programs are open to organizations aligned with economic stability and mobility, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief.
The top state by grant count is Oregon. Even so, the foundation’s giving is national, and the recipient list includes organizations in Chicago, Washington, DC, Springfield, Missouri, Denver, Brunswick, and several other U.S. cities.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American National Red Cross | WASHINGTON, DC | $125,000 | 2026 | American Red Cross Disaster Relief FY25 |
| Convoy of Hope | SPRINGFIELD, MO | $125,000 | 2026 | Feed the World |
| Reading Is Fundamental Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $125,000 | 2026 | RIF X O'Reilly Auto Parts Books for Ownership + Employee Engagement 2025-26 |
| Feeding America | CHICAGO, IL | $125,000 | 2026 | Feeding America General Operating Support |
| Great Jobs KC Inc | KANSAS CITY, MO | $50,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Trails of Purpose | CHESAPEAKE, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | SMVF Mental Health Program Expansion |
| Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry Inc | WILMINGTON, NC | $50,000 | 2026 | Safe Homes for Rural Communities |
| Redeem Programs | DETROIT, MI | $50,000 | 2026 | Project NOAH - Workforce Development for Young Mothers |
| Payson Senior Center | PAYSON, AZ | $35,000 | 2026 | S.O.S. (Supporting Our Seniors) |
| The Food Basket Inc | HILO, HI | $30,000 | 2026 | Community Cruiser: Enhancing Food Access and Local Food Production |
| St Augustine Youth Services | ST AUGUSTINE, FL | $30,000 | 2026 | Hurricane Resilience Project: Keeping Our Youth Safe |
| DREAM Alive Inc | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $30,000 | 2026 | DREAM Alive Program Support |
| Juma Ventures | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | Juma YouthConnect |
| Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence Inc | JACKSON, MO | $30,000 | 2026 | The Green Bear Project |
| Beaufort County Community College | WASHINGTON, NC | $30,000 | 2026 | Automotive Mohawk Lift and Brake Lathe |
| United Against Poverty | FORT PIERCE, FL | $30,000 | 2026 | Building Futures Through Career Development with STEP |
| Comp-U-Dopt Inc | HOUSTON, TX | $30,000 | 2026 | Pathways and Learn to Earn Programs |
| Convoy of Hope | SPRINGFIELD, MO | $26,604 | 2026 | Hygiene Kits - Community Involvement Project |
| HOPE Ministries of Baton Rouge | BATON ROUGE, LA | $25,000 | 2026 | Reaching Individual Success through Education (RISE) Initiative |
| Children's Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook Co | HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL | $25,000 | 2026 | Reducing ACEs through Trauma-Focused Intervention |
| Wild Iris Family Counseling and Crisis Center | BISHOP, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | Transitional Housing Support Program |
| Manna Cafe Ministries | CLARKSVILLE, TN | $25,000 | 2026 | 2025 General Operating Support - Manna Cafe Ministries |
| Heart of Oregon Corps Inc | BEND, OR | $25,000 | 2026 | Training Tomorrow's Workforce Today |
| Medical Motor Service of Rochester and Monroe County Inc | ROCHESTER, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | Fleet Renewal and Replacement Initiative |
| Valley Packaging Industries Inc | APPLETON, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | Job Placement Assistance Program |
| USA Cares Inc | LOUISVILLE, KY | $20,000 | 2026 | Military Assistance Response Program |
| Skillpoint Alliance | AUSTIN, TX | $20,000 | 2026 | Workforce Development Training for Underserved Communities in High-Demand Industries |
| Digital NEST | WATSONVILLE, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | Bridging the Opportunity Gap through Technical & Professional Training for Youth |
| MENTOR Washington | BELLEVUE, WA | $15,300 | 2026 | Mentoring Youth for Success |
| Ready for Good Co | LAWRENCE, KS | $15,000 | 2026 | Furnished for Good |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation | PHOENIX, AZ | $15,000 | 2026 | Workforce Development for AZ Youth Aging Out of Foster Care |
| University of the Aftermarket Foundation | BETHESDA, MD | $15,000 | 2026 | Automotive/Heavy Duty Scholarship and Educational Programs |
| Support The Enlisted Project | SAN DIEGO, CA | $15,000 | 2026 | Improving the Lives of Low-Income Military and Veteran Families |
| Create Your Dreams | ATLANTA, GA | $15,000 | 2026 | 5 Core Program+2 Funds for success |
| Covenant House Alaska | ANCHORAGE, AK | $15,000 | 2026 | Covey Academy Vocational Training |
| Lakeside Packaging Plus Inc | OSHKOSH, WI | $15,000 | 2026 | Employment Pathways |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation | KALAMAZOO, MI | $15,000 | 2026 | Technical Trades Renovation and Expansion Campaign |
| Sojourner Center | PHOENIX, AZ | $15,000 | 2026 | Emergency Shelter & Supportive Services For Survivors |
| Adult Development Center of Benton County Inc | ROGERS, AR | $10,000 | 2026 | Access to Work Training for People with Disabilities |
| Family Promise of Gallatin Valley Inc | BOZEMAN, MT | $10,000 | 2026 | Family Homeless Prevention & Stabilization |
| Orchard Village | SKOKIE, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | Transportation Funding for Orchard Academy |
| Riverside County Foundation on Aging Inc | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | Grocery Market Gift Card/Nutrition Support Program |
| Greenhouse Scholars | BOULDER, CO | $10,000 | 2026 | Greenhouse's Whole Person College Program |
| Ramp Access Made Possible by Students | RICHMOND, VA | $10,000 | 2026 | Giving Mobility and Independence to Permanent Wheelchair users |
| KNOX Inc | HARTFORD, CT | $10,000 | 2026 | Green Jobs Apprenticeships |
| St Joseph the Worker | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | Workforce Development |
| The Lift Garage | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | Low-cost Car Repair for Low-income Individuals |
| One Step Beyond Inc | PEORIA, AZ | $7,500 | 2026 | Inclusive Employment Support |
| Hands of The Carpenter | GOLDEN, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | Automotive Services for Single Working Women with Dependent Children |
| Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank | AKRON, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | 2025 Food Sourcing and Distribution Program |
Convoy of Hope
$125,000Feed the World
RIF X O'Reilly Auto Parts Books for Ownership + Employee Engagement 2025-26
Great Jobs KC Inc
$50,000General Operating Support
Trails of Purpose
SMVF Mental Health Program Expansion
Redeem Programs
$50,000Project NOAH - Workforce Development for Young Mothers
Payson Senior Center
$35,000S.O.S. (Supporting Our Seniors)
Community Cruiser: Enhancing Food Access and Local Food Production
Hurricane Resilience Project: Keeping Our Youth Safe
DREAM Alive Inc
$30,000DREAM Alive Program Support
Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence Inc
$30,000The Green Bear Project
Beaufort County Community College
$30,000Automotive Mohawk Lift and Brake Lathe
United Against Poverty
$30,000Building Futures Through Career Development with STEP
Convoy of Hope
$26,604Hygiene Kits - Community Involvement Project
Reaching Individual Success through Education (RISE) Initiative
Children's Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook Co
$25,000Reducing ACEs through Trauma-Focused Intervention
Wild Iris Family Counseling and Crisis Center
$25,000Transitional Housing Support Program
2025 General Operating Support - Manna Cafe Ministries
Fleet Renewal and Replacement Initiative
Workforce Development Training for Underserved Communities in High-Demand Industries
Bridging the Opportunity Gap through Technical & Professional Training for Youth
MENTOR Washington
$15,300Mentoring Youth for Success
Ready for Good Co
$15,000Furnished for Good
Workforce Development for AZ Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
University of the Aftermarket Foundation
$15,000Automotive/Heavy Duty Scholarship and Educational Programs
Improving the Lives of Low-Income Military and Veteran Families
Create Your Dreams
$15,0005 Core Program+2 Funds for success
Lakeside Packaging Plus Inc
$15,000Employment Pathways
Technical Trades Renovation and Expansion Campaign
Adult Development Center of Benton County Inc
$10,000Access to Work Training for People with Disabilities
Family Homeless Prevention & Stabilization
Riverside County Foundation on Aging Inc
$10,000Grocery Market Gift Card/Nutrition Support Program
Ramp Access Made Possible by Students
$10,000Giving Mobility and Independence to Permanent Wheelchair users
KNOX Inc
$10,000Green Jobs Apprenticeships
St Joseph the Worker
$10,000Workforce Development
Automotive Services for Single Working Women with Dependent Children