Okane Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Okane Family Foundation is a private foundation in Montclair, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $654,946 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $312,600. 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$654,946
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$312,600
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $330,300 the year before.
17% 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 | $743,400 | 8 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $330,300 | 6 | $8.1 million |
| 2025 | $654,946 | 8 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
Okane Family 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 Okane Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $312,600 |
| New York | 3 | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $76,800 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $65,546 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Provides for treatments to children to prevent childhood blindness | $312,600 |
| Ali Forney Center | Help feed the homeless. | $100,000 |
| Usher 1F Collaborative | To fund medical research to find an effective treatment to save or restore the vision of those with usher syndrome type 1f. | $76,800 |
| Center for Hearing and Communicatio | Hearing healthcare for people of all ages. | $50,000 |
| Individual | Food ministry of st.luke's episcopal church. | $50,000 |
| The Bowery Mission Support Center | Standing with new yorkers during their moments of homelessness, various disasters and moments of crises. | $50,000 |
| Montclair High School Alumni | Education | $10,000 |
| The Fairfield Fund Inc | To accelerate treatment for Usher Syndrome 1B | $5,546 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin O'Kane
- Margaret O'Kane
Questions people ask
Does Okane Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Okane Family Foundation give?
$654,946 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Okane Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kevin O'Kane (Trustee) and Margaret O'Kane (Trustee).
What does Okane Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, health and faith communities.