Okoro Okereke Foundation for Higher
Preselected recipients only
Okoro Okereke Foundation for Higher is a private foundation in Columbia, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,117 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $808 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$12,117
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$808
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$75,700
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was down from $14,000 the year before.
75% of its 2025 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 | $28,000 | 3 | $105,940 |
| 2024 | $14,000 | 2 | $91,360 |
| 2025 | $12,117 | 4 | $75,700 |
How to apply
Okoro Okereke Foundation for Higher 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 Okoro Okereke Foundation for Higher funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 3 | $11,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $617 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bibleway Church Bibleway Church | Ministry | $10,000 |
| Jehovah Missionary Baptist Jehovah Missionary Baptist | Ministry | $1,000 |
| Amercian College of Physicians American College of Physicians | Improving education | $617 |
| Trinity AME Church Trinity AME Church | Ministry | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ugochukwu Okereke
- Nene Nicole Okereke
Questions people ask
Does Okoro Okereke Foundation for Higher accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Okoro Okereke Foundation for Higher give?
$12,117 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $808.
Who runs Okoro Okereke Foundation for Higher?
Its 2025 filing lists Ugochukwu Okereke (President) and Nene Nicole Okereke (Vice Preside).
What does Okoro Okereke Foundation for Higher fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.