Oconnor Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oconnor Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $35,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,300 and the largest $16,000. 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$35,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,300
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$944,629
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $29,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $32,000 | 8 | $746,797 |
| 2023 | $29,000 | 8 | $904,509 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 9 | $944,629 |
How to apply
Oconnor 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 Oconnor Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $16,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $5,900 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,900 |
| California | 1 | $2,600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,300 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Medical Fdn | O'connor scholarship fund | $16,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | Unrestricted general | $3,900 |
| Good Shepard Food Bank | Unrestricted general | $3,900 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | Unrestricted general | $2,600 |
| World Food Program | Unrestricted general | $2,300 |
| USA for Unhcr | Unrestricted general | $2,300 |
| Harvard Graduate School of Education | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Opera Maine | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Boothbay Region Land Trust | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert W O'Connor
- Bank of America
- Monica Halas
- EMMA G hALAS-OCONNOR
- Geneve Allison
Questions people ask
Does Oconnor Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oconnor Charitable Foundation give?
$35,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,300.
Who runs Oconnor Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert W O'Connor (Co-Trustee), Bank of America (Agent for Fiduciary), Monica Halas (Co-Trustee) and EMMA G hALAS-OCONNOR (Co-Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Oconnor Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and food and hunger.