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Emenike-Ogunnaike Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Sherman Oaks, California · EIN 813072927

Emenike-Ogunnaike Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Sherman Oaks, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $96,014 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $9,630 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $92,291 the year before.

75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$183,1123$3.2 million
2024$92,2915$4.2 million
2025$96,0147$4.7 million

How to apply

Emenike-Ogunnaike Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Emenike-Ogunnaike Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California. It also paid $19,356 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$57,028
Arizona1$9,630
Texas1$5,000
Georgia1$3,000
New York1$2,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Uriel Behavioral Wellness Inc
Northridge, CA
Supporting Mental, emotional, and relational well-being of individuals, couples, and families.$30,000
Individual
CA
Contribution to support multiple worthy Nigerian Students$27,028
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityContribution to support multiple worthy Nigerian Students$19,356
SunnySide School
Tucson, AZ
Contribution to support Sunnyside School.$9,630
Individual
TX
Support organization fundraising$5,000
Association of Nigerian Physicians
Bonaire, GA
Contribution to support Fundraising needs$3,000
Individual
NY
To Support gender equality and human rights worldwide$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Emenike-Ogunnaike Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Emenike-Ogunnaike Charitable Foundation give?

$96,014 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $9,630.

Who runs Emenike-Ogunnaike Charitable Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Chika Ogunnaike (President), David Ogunnaike (Vice President) and Adetayo Ogunnaike (Secretary).

What does Emenike-Ogunnaike Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and health.

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