The Oken Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWellington, Florida · EIN 87-0996370 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$548K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$88K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullenberger Aviation Museum | Charlotte, NC | Capital Campaign | $125,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | McColl Park Fund | $125,000 |
| Loyola Blakefield | Towson, MD | Oken Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Nourish Up | Charlotte, NC | Hunger Hub Campaign | $50,000 |
| Sullenberger Aviation Musuem | Charlotte, NC | Capital Campaign | $40,000 |
| Loyola Blakefield | Towson, MD | RL Scholars Program | $40,000 |
| Loyola Blakefield | Towson, MD | 64 Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | Carolina Theatre Project | $20,000 |
| Loyola University | Towson, MD | Evergreen Fund | $20,000 |
| Mint Museum | Charlotte, NC | Gala Donation | $17,500 |
| Wing Haven Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Legacy Campaign | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | Gala Event | $10,000 |
| Loyola Blakefield | Towson, MD | RL Scholars Program | $10,000 |
| Loyola Blakefield | Towson, MD | Greater Glory | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Symphony | Charlotte, NC | General Funding | $200,000 |
| Foundation For The Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | Carolina TheatreProject Fund | $40,000 |
| Loyola Blakefield | Towson, MD | Class of 1964 EndowmentScholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| Wing Haven | Charlotte, NC | Legacy Campaign | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $547,500 | 19 |
| 2023 | $316,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349100625
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-0996370
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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