Oechsle Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Oechsle Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.3 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $205,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.3 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$205,000
- Assets$67.7 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 45 | $60.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 41 | $62.7 million |
| 2025 | $3.3 million | 51 | $67.7 million |
How to apply
Oechsle Family Foundation Inc 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.
What Oechsle Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 15 | $1.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 17 | $1.1 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $175,000 |
| California | 3 | $160,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $120,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $110,000 |
| New York | 1 | $75,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $45,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Greater New Haven | Basic Needs Fund and Black Futures Fund | $205,000 |
| Foundation for Metrowest Inc | The Waltham Family school, Equity in Education program, General & Unrestricted | $180,000 |
| Community Foundation for Greater New Haven | Power Building Initiative | $125,000 |
| Northwestern University | Student Affairs Tentative pilot program for coordinator of clinical support | $125,000 |
| New Reach Inc | Stable Families Program in Bridgeport | $110,000 |
| All Our Kin Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Boston Hope Lodge Endowment Fund | $100,000 |
| Hope and Comfort Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc | Good Shepherd Community Palliative Care Program | $100,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| New Haven Legal Assistance Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Nurse Family Partnership | Child First fund | $100,000 |
| Political Asylum Immigration Representation Projec | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Parmenter Foundation Inc | for subsidizing hospice beds at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice residence | $100,000 |
| Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| Cold Spring School Inc | Financial Aid Program | $85,000 |
| Fair Haven Community Health Clinic Inc | Basic Needs Fund | $75,000 |
| Lenny Learning Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Nova Ukraine | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| The Diaper Bank of Connecticut Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Womens Lunch Place Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare Inc | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| American Prairie Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Feast Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Gather New Haven | Farm-Based Wellness Program | $50,000 |
| Housatonic Community College Foundation Inc | Family Economic Security Program | $50,000 |
| Lawrence Community Works Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Newton Wellesley Hospital | The Christa Oechsle Fund for Palliative Education at NWH | $50,000 |
| Roca Inc | The Young Women program | $50,000 |
| Start Early | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Alliance for Early Success | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| A Place to Turn Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Concepts for Adaptive Learning Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Eyes Ears Nose and Paws Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Middlesex Hospital | Prenatal and Beyond Program | $40,000 |
| Our Piece of the Pie Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Hairtostay | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Anaya Tipnis Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William O Bunton
- Linda Oechsle
- Martina Oechsle-Vasconcelles
- Andrew Vasconcelles
Questions people ask
Does Oechsle Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oechsle Family Foundation Inc give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Oechsle Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William O Bunton (Dir), Linda Oechsle (Dir, Sec, VP), Martina Oechsle-Vasconcelles (Dir, Pres, Treas) and Andrew Vasconcelles (Dir).
What does Oechsle Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and health.