The Ohnell Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreenwich, Connecticut · EIN 22-3219022 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$31.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
78% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson College of the Trades | Media, PA | Education | $800,000 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy | New York, NY | Education | $250,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh | Newburgh, NY | Education | $155,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Education | $150,000 |
| Mount Washington Observatory | North Conway, NH | Education | $75,000 |
| The Small Things | East Haven, CT | Education | $70,000 |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art | Boca Raton, FL | Arts | $50,000 |
| City House | Plano, TX | Social | $50,000 |
| University of Austin | Austin, TX | Education | $50,000 |
| Vmts Education | Brooklyn, NY | Education | $50,000 |
| Caramoor Center | Katonah, NY | Arts | $25,000 |
| Storm King Art Center | New Windsor, NY | Arts | $25,000 |
| Yankee Institute for Policy | Hartford, CT | Social | $25,000 |
| Pacific House | Stamford, CT | Community | $20,000 |
| Coolidge Foundation | Plymouth, VT | Historic reserve | $15,000 |
| Abilis | Greenwich, CT | Education | $10,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | Medical | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression | Philadelphia, PA | Social | $10,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital Foundation | Cos Cob, CT | Health | $10,000 |
| NY Nj Trail Conference | Mahwah, NJ | Community | $10,000 |
| Pathways | Greenwich, CT | Community | $10,000 |
| River House Adult Day Care Center | Grayling, MI | Social | $10,000 |
| Wick Theatre | Boca Raton, FL | Arts | $10,000 |
| Achievement First | New Haven, CT | Education | $5,000 |
| American Institute for Economic Research | Great Barrington, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Cancer Research and Treatment | Oklahoma City, OK | Medical | $5,000 |
| Federation for American Immigration Reform | Washington, DC | Education | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education | Irvington, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Nodcc | Yorba Linda, CA | Medical | $5,000 |
| Nephcure Kidney International | King of Prussia, PA | Medical | $5,000 |
| Perez Art Museum | Miami, FL | Art | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | Community | $5,000 |
| Rotary Club of West Point | West Point, NY | Community | $5,000 |
| Rye Historical Society | Rye, NY | Historical | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Greenwich | Greenwich, CT | Care | $1,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | Fort Collins, CO | Community | $1,000 |
| Soul Ryeders | Rye, NY | Medical | $1,000 |
| Stayin Alive Charity | Armonk, NY | Community | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,946,500 | 38 |
| 2024 | $2,141,000 | 44 |
| 2023 | $1,842,000 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600729349100415
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3219022
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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