Ocora Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ocora Foundation is a private foundation in Wayzata, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $539,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$539,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $505,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $473,000 | 11 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $505,000 | 8 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $539,500 | 8 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Ocora 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ocora Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 8 | $539,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Innercity Tennis Foundation | Program support | $100,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | Program support | $100,000 |
| Rescue Network Inc | Program support | $100,000 |
| The Bitty Kitty Brigade | Program support | $80,000 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of MN | Program support | $80,000 |
| This Old Horse | Program support | $50,000 |
| My Very Own Bed | Program support | $17,500 |
| Corner of Kindness | Program support | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynne Rasmussen
- Brian O'Connell
- Amy Morsman
- Declain O'Connell
- Logan O'Connell
Questions people ask
Does Ocora Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ocora Foundation give?
$539,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs Ocora Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynne Rasmussen (President/Treasurer/Asst Secretary), Brian O'Connell (Vp/Secretary/Asst Treasurer), Amy Morsman (Former Director) and Declain O'Connell (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ocora Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.