Ocean Rain Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ocean Rain Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $35,678 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,030 and the largest $10,000. 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$35,678
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,030
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$558,372
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $13,317 the year before.
88% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,317 | 6 | $474,265 |
| 2024 | $35,678 | 17 | $558,372 |
How to apply
Ocean Rain 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 Ocean Rain Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $15,912 |
| Florida | 2 | $11,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $2,180 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,046 |
| California | 1 | $1,040 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bleeding Blue | Bleeding blue inc. Stands with law-enforcement families by raising awareness, appreciation, and financial support for officers and their loved ones during times of injury, loss, or emotional hardship. | $10,000 |
| Bowery Residents' Committee | Bowery residents committee (brc) is a nonprofit organization that provides housing, health, recovery, and workforce services to help new yorkers experiencing homelessness achieve stability and independence. | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Memorial sloan kettering cancer center is a leading nonprofit cancer treatment and research institution dedicated to patient care, scientific discovery, and education in oncology. | $5,000 |
| Uconn Foundation | The uconn foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises and manages private funds to support the university of connecticuts students, faculty, research, and programs | $3,500 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons | Animal rescue fund of the hamptons (arf) is a nonprofit organization that rescues cats and dogs, provides them with medical care and rehabilitation, and places them in loving homes | $1,637 |
| Senior Cat Action Network Inc | Senior cat action network provides medical funding for senior cats. | $1,150 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Best friends animal society is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that works to end the killing of dogs and cats in shelters through adoption, spay/neuter programs, and community initiatives | $1,046 |
| Wikimedia | The wikimedia foundation, inc is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual content, and to providing the full content of these wiki-based projects to the public free of charge. | $1,040 |
| Everycat | Everycat health foundation funds and promotes research on feline health to improve the lives and well-being of all cats through scientific discovery and education. | $1,030 |
| Kittykind | Kittykind is a volunteer-run, no-kill cat rescue organization based in new york city that finds loving homes for abandoned and homeless cats | $1,000 |
| North Shore Animal League | North shore animal league america is the worlds largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming pets while promoting spay/neuter and humane education. | $1,000 |
| Everytown | Everytown for gun safety is a nonprofit organization that advocates for gun violence prevention through education, policy reform, and grassroots activism | $1,000 |
| The Flawless Foundation | Flawless foundation is a nonprofit organization that promotes mental health awareness and advocates for compassionate, integrated care for children living with behavioral and mental health challenges. | $1,000 |
| SHOE4AFRICA | Shoe4africa is a nonprofit organization that promotes health, education, and empowerment in east africa by building hospitals, schools, and sports programs for children and communities. | $1,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | The pan-mass challenge seeks to raise funds for cancer research and treatment at dana-farber cancer institute through a bike race. | $500 |
| St Jude | St. Jude childrens research hospital is a nonprofit pediatric treatment and research center dedicated to advancing cures and preventing catastrophic diseases in children, regardless of their ability to pay | $500 |
| Intandem Cycling | Intandem cycling is a nonprofit organization that provides tandem cycling opportunities for people with visual impairments or other disabilities by pairing them with volunteer captains for recreational and competitive rides | $275 |
Officers and trustees
- David H Ford
Questions people ask
Does Ocean Rain Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ocean Rain Foundation give?
$35,678 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,030.
Who runs Ocean Rain Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David H Ford (Trustee).
What does Ocean Rain Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.