The Okun Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLA Jolla, California · EIN 65-0749122 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,700 and $8,000.
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
70% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Biological Diversity | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Earth Trust | Kailua, HI | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Pacific Crest Trail Assn | Sacramento, CA | General charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Lloyd Center for the Environment | Dartmouth, MA | General charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Hagerstown, MD | General charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Catholic Charities | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | New York, NY | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Linus Paulingoregon St Univ | Corvallis, OR | General charitable purposes | $4,800 |
| Parish of Saint Mary's B C | Prince George, CA | Charitable | $4,700 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Jamyang Foundation | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $500 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($69,600). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $151,100 | 20 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531059349101263
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0749122
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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