Private foundation · EIN 47-6265357 · San Juan Capo, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Oconnell Fam Foundation Tr

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $287K total, median $25K. 73% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$287K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Camino Health CenterSan Juan Capistrano, CAGeneral support$70K
Mission San Juan CapistranoSan Juan Capistrano, CAGeneral support$50K
Keala FoundationLawai, HIGeneral support$40K
Mission Basilica San Juan CapistranoSan Juan Capistrano, CAGeneral support$25K
The Shea CenterSan Juan Capistrano, CAGeneral support$25K
Child Help USAScottsdale, AZGeneral support$25K
Heart of Jesus Retreat CenterSanta Ana, CAGeneral support$25K
Canine Companions for IndependenceOceanside, CAGeneral support$10K
Reins of LifeLandenberg, PAGeneral support$6,500
Association of Orange County Deputy SheriffsSanta Ana, CAGeneral support$5,000
Unconditional RescueLaguna Beach, CAGeneral support$5,000

By state: California 8 · Hawaii 1 · Arizona 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Oconnell Fam Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in San Juan Capo, California, tax-exempt since 2005. 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 Oconnell Fam Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Oconnell Fam Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $287K across 11 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Oconnell Fam Foundation Tr give?

California (8 grants), Hawaii (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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