The Ohana East Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ohana East Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $145,884 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$145,884
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $111,052 the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 | $111,052 | 15 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $145,884 | 16 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
The Ohana East 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.
What The Ohana East Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 7 | $55,884 |
| Colorado | 5 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $35,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beloved Asheville | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Charleston Waterkeeper | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Posada | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Bee Cause Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Care and Share Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Lowcountry Land Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| My Sisters House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Oyster South Company | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pueblo Rape Crisis Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fields to Families | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Teachers Supply Closet | General & Unrestricted | $1,884 |
Officers and trustees
- Brandt Horton
- Jessica Horton
- Elisa Mundis Strickler
- Paul Strickler
- Paul Ryan Strickler
Questions people ask
Does The Ohana East Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ohana East Foundation give?
$145,884 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Ohana East Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brandt Horton (VP), Jessica Horton (VP), Elisa Mundis Strickler (Executive Grants Officer) and Paul Strickler (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Ohana East Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, food and hunger and human services.