Oceana Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oceana Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Hewlett, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,800 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $1,800. 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$1,800
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$1,800
- Assets$327,917
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3,618 the year before.
0% 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 | $1,800 | 1 | $276,149 |
| 2024 | $3,618 | 1 | $312,131 |
| 2025 | $1,800 | 1 | $327,917 |
How to apply
Oceana Charitable 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 Oceana Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Chabad House | Jewish causes | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Lyudmila Mereshensky
- Gregory Mereshensky
Questions people ask
Does Oceana Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oceana Charitable Foundation give?
$1,800 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs Oceana Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lyudmila Mereshensky (Trustee) and Gregory Mereshensky (Trustee).
What does Oceana Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.