Ocf Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ocf Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Alford, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $126,400 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$126,400
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $135,350 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $140,950 | 32 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $135,350 | 31 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $126,400 | 30 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Ocf 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 Ocf Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 19 | $83,450 |
| New York | 9 | $22,950 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Charitable support | $20,000 |
| Amer Friends Maru-A-Pula School | Charitable support | $15,000 |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Alford Fire Dept | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Berkshire Community Land Trust Inc | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Fairview Hospital | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Stephen Wise Free Synagogue | Charitable purpose | $6,300 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Berkshire Natural Resources Council | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Horace Mann School | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| WMHT | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| NOT4GOTTEN Ny Inc | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Southern Berkshire Ambulance | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Cultural Heritage Finance Alliance | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Alford Land Trust | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Dante Alighieri Society of Ma | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Berkshire Botanical Garden | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Berkshire South Reg Community Ctr | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Dev Dept Hospital Special Surgery | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Construct Inc | Charitable support | $500 |
| Ocean Cleanup North Pacific Fund | Charitable support | $500 |
| The Food Bank of Western Ma | Charitable support | $500 |
| Literacy Network | Charitable support | $250 |
| Berkshire Grown | Charitable support | $250 |
| The Clark | Charitable support | $250 |
| Btcfdenise Kaley Fund | Charitable support | $200 |
| Garden Conservancy | Charitable support | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregor Leinsdorf
- Mary Leinsdorf
- Jack Flam
- Lydia Leinsdorf
Questions people ask
Does Ocf Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ocf Foundation Inc give?
$126,400 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Ocf Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregor Leinsdorf (President), Mary Leinsdorf (VP), Jack Flam (Director) and Lydia Leinsdorf (Director).
What does Ocf Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.