The Ogunlesi Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ogunlesi Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $900,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$900,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$26.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 | $1.0 million | 11 | $21.6 million |
| 2024 | $900,000 | 12 | $26.2 million |
How to apply
The Ogunlesi 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 The Ogunlesi Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $575,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $75,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure CDKL5 Epilepsy Foundation | Program support | $100,000 |
| Partnership to End Addiction | Program support | $100,000 |
| Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History | Program support | $100,000 |
| Studio Museum in Harlem | Program support | $100,000 |
| Hotchkiss School | Program support | $75,000 |
| Parkside School | Program support | $75,000 |
| St Bernards School | Program support | $75,000 |
| Summit School | Program support | $75,000 |
| Caron Foundation - Pennsylvania | Program support | $50,000 |
| Episcopal School | Program support | $50,000 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | Program support | $50,000 |
| New York Institute of Technology | Program support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Adebayo Ogunlesi
- Amelia Ogunlesi
- Carl Ogunlesi
- Geoffrey Ogunlesi
Questions people ask
Does The Ogunlesi Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ogunlesi Family Foundation give?
$900,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs The Ogunlesi Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Adebayo Ogunlesi (Vice President), Amelia Ogunlesi (Board Chair), Carl Ogunlesi (President) and Geoffrey Ogunlesi (Secretary).
What does The Ogunlesi Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.