Ocef Inc
Accepts applications
Ocef Inc is a private foundation in Fountain Valley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $70,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$70,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$905,900
Giving in 2024 was up from $50,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,000 | 5 | $975,418 |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 7 | $905,900 |
How to apply
| Contact | Scholarship Committee 9867 Sturgeon Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (714) 371-8880, ocef45@aol.com |
| What to submit | Required packet2025 Scholarship Application":1.Completed application form, signed and dated2.500-word personal statement describing educational goals and community impact3.Official school transcript(sealed)4.One current letter of recommendation from a teacher,counselor,or mentor5.Proof of disability or documentation of at-risk status or tribal enrollment verification6.Completed Financial-Need Worksheet with supporting documents(e.g.,FAFSA Student Aid Report) |
| Deadlines | April30,2025 package must be postmarked or submitted |
| Restrictions | Applicant must be a disabled,at-risk,and/or NativeAmerican youth residing in OrangeCounty,CaliforniaMust enroll full-time in an accredited secondary or post-secondary program for the 2025-26 academic yearOne non-renewable $10,000 award per recipient;maximum of seven awards total for fiscal year ending 6-30-2025Funds are disbursed directly to the educational institution for tuition,fees, books,or required supplies;no cash paid to studentsEmployees,officers,directors,and their immediate family members are eligible only if the related director substains voting right |
What Ocef Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $70,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Undergraduate tuition scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Undergraduate tuition scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Undergraduate tuition scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Undergraduate tuition scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Undergraduate tuition scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Undergraduate tuition scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Undergraduate tuition scholarship | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathy L Rocha
- Felix Rocha Jr
- Maria Solis
- Nora Griego
- Robin Fayette
Questions people ask
Does Ocef Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April30,2025 package must be postmarked or submitted.
How much does Ocef Inc give?
$70,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ocef Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathy L Rocha (President & CEO), Felix Rocha Jr (Cfo), Maria Solis (Director) and Nora Griego (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ocef Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.