Private foundation · EIN 47-2447114 · Riverside, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ogc Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $876K total, median $60K. 50% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$876K
Median grant
$60K
Stays in CT
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children of Fallen Patriots FoundationDulles, VAIn support of efforts to integrate the sustainable mission & vision$250K
Hoover FoundationColumbus, OHIn support of efforts to integrate the sustainable mission & vision$200K
Boys & Girls Club of StamfordStamford, CTIn support of efforts to integrate the sustainable mission & vision$100K
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GAIn support of efforts to integrate the sustainable mission & vision$100K
Stanwich ChurchGreenwich, CTIn support of efforts to integrate the sustainable mission & vision$70K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYIn support of efforts to integrate the sustainable mission & vision$50K
Horizon at BrunswickGreenwich, CTIn support of efforts to integrate the sustainable mission & vision$50K
Sasha Bruce YouthworkWashington, DCIn support of efforts to integrate the sustainable mission & vision$26K
Yale Health CenterNew Haven, CTIn support of efforts to integrate the sustainable mission & vision$25K
Boys & Girls Club of GreenwichGreenwich, CTIn support of efforts to integrate the sustainable mission & vision$5,000

By state: Connecticut 5 · Virginia 1 · Ohio 1 · Georgia 1 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Ogc Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Riverside, Connecticut, administered in care of Ben Carter, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ogc Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ogc Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $876K across 10 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Ogc Charitable Foundation give?

Connecticut (5 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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