Hugh and Patricia Okane Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hugh and Patricia Okane Foundation is a private foundation in Hobe Sound, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $583,823 in 73 grants; the typical grant was $2,552 and the largest $101,000. 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$583,823
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$2,552
- Largest grant$101,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $333,553 the year before.
29% 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 | $338,313 | 55 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $333,553 | 65 | $9.0 million |
| 2025 | $583,823 | 73 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
Hugh and Patricia Okane 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 Hugh and Patricia Okane Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1,069 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 26 | $223,534 |
| Florida | 16 | $145,000 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $111,063 |
| Virginia | 5 | $35,665 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $13,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $13,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $7,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $5,052 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,021 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Piping Rock Scholarship Fund | The piping rock scholarship fund (the fund) was established as a scholarship program for piping rock club employees, children and grandchildern of employees and service contract individuals in need of financials support in pursuing their eductional goals. The fund may also provide financial assistance to employee and service contract individuals in need of exceptional hardship assistance. | $101,000 |
| Boston College | Scholarship fund. | $80,000 |
| Banner Lake Club | Lake community requiring income assistance. | $60,000 |
| The Green Vale School | Help fund faculty salaries, curriculum development, student activities, financial aid, and facilities maintenance. | $35,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | Raise funds for and to provide financial, advisory, and volunteer support to those qualifying nonprofit social science agencies that contribute to the sustained improvement in the lives of needy people in the hobe sound community. | $30,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Center Found | To sustain and enhance the mission of jupiter medical center to deliver excellent and compassionate healthcare and advance the well-being of the people they serve. | $30,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Guided by its founding principles of honor, academic distinction, spiritual growth, and community, Episcopal High School prepares young people with the intellectual and moral courage to pursue lives of ethical leadership and service as citizens of an increasingly connected world. | $12,500 |
| The Langley School | Education | $12,165 |
| Glen Cove Boys Girls Club | To provide a caring environment to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens. | $12,000 |
| Church of Stdominic | To support the parish and schools. | $10,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute | Reserach | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Education | $10,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | Innovation fuels advancement in health care, and at Northwell, philanthropy fuels innovation. Every gift to Northwell Health fuels our ambition to fearlessly disrupt the expected standards. Across Northwell, we believe in the power and potential impact of taking on challenges and going where others wont or cant. | $8,500 |
| Partners in Health | Research, advocacy and publications related to health worldwide. | $8,060 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Clifton | Development of youth | $7,500 |
| Children's National Medical Center | Exclusive provider of pediatric care in washington d.c. | $7,500 |
| Stgeorges School | Support to help provide a learning environment which encourages each student to achieve his or her personal best. | $7,000 |
| The Barton Center | Diabetes education | $6,000 |
| Individual | Ensuring kids get three meals a day. | $6,000 |
| Beth Israel Lahey Health | Non-profit integrated health system based in Massachusetts | $6,000 |
| Mtsinai Hospital | Hospital | $5,150 |
| Community Foundation of Oyster Bay | To support worthy community and charitable organizations | $5,084 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Provides housing, meals and more to kids fighting cancer | $5,021 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | Help fund cancer research. | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Search for better treatments and cures for childhood diseases. | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Wolftrap Foundation for Performing | Delivers live experiences and innovative educational art programs nationwide | $5,000 |
| Steven Siller Tunnel to Tower | Provides support to first responders, veterans and their families | $5,000 |
| Share Inc | Raises money and helps to organizae programs to improve the lives of children | $5,000 |
| McLean Volunteer Fire Dept | Provides fire, rescue and emergency medical services and life safety education to McLean, VA community | $5,000 |
| Covenant House of Ny | Covenant House New Yorks mission is to help each young person find safety and refuge from the dangers of living on the streets. We do this through compassion, unconditional love and absolute respect. | $4,000 |
| Alliance for Families for Justice | Provides support and empowerment to families and individuals impacted by the criminal justice system | $3,619 |
| Brooks School | To provide the most meaningful educational experience our students will have in their lives. | $3,500 |
| Individual | $3,156 | |
| Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue | No-kill non-profit, volunteer-based animal rescue organization | $3,000 |
| North Shore Land Alliance | Land conservation | $2,575 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | Research for rett syndrome | $2,552 |
| St Mary's Our Lady of the Isle | Nonprofit catholic church located in Nantucket, Massachusetts | $2,503 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Martin Count | Youth development | $2,500 |
| Stdominic High School | Education | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Hugh O'Kane Jr
- Patricia O'Kane
- Hugh R O'Kane
- Kathleen O'Kane Tobin
- Alice O'Kane Miller
- John O'Kane
Questions people ask
Does Hugh and Patricia Okane Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hugh and Patricia Okane Foundation give?
$583,823 in tax year 2025, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $2,552.
Who runs Hugh and Patricia Okane Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Hugh O'Kane Jr (President), Patricia O'Kane (Vice President), Hugh R O'Kane (Treasurer) and Kathleen O'Kane Tobin (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Hugh and Patricia Okane Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.