Edward J Okray Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Edward J Okray Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Plover, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $285,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$285,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $266,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $266,000 | 27 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $285,000 | 27 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Edward J Okray Foundation Inc 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 Edward J Okray Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 27 | $285,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farming for the Future Foundation I | To support the farming for the future's goal of cultivation and expanding the world's agricultural knowledge | $100,000 |
| Marshfield Clinic Health System Fou | $20,000 stevens point cancer center$20,000 cattails place | $40,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Portage County | $12,500 food service program$12,500 annual campaign | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Assn of Greater Wi | General needs | $15,000 |
| Myteam Triumph Wisconsin Inc | Equipment trailer | $15,000 |
| Stevens Point Area YMCA | General needs | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | General operations | $10,000 |
| Friends of Wisconsin Public Televis | General operations | $10,000 |
| Create Portage County Inc | $5,000; farmshed kitchen remodel4,000; unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Cap Services Inc - Family Crisis Ce | Support family crisis center operations | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Support the hope center operations | $5,000 |
| Operation Bootstrap | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of the NWGL Inc | Outreach program | $5,000 |
| Celebrate Plover Foundation Inc | Annual contribution pledge | $5,000 |
| United Way of Portage County Inc | Diaper drive | $5,000 |
| Easterseals Wisconsin | Farm program | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wi Portage Co | 14-15 pwc operating foundations | $2,500 |
| Portage County Literacy Council Inc | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Interfaith Food Panty of Portage Co | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Central Wiscosin Children's Museum | General operations | $2,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of Central | Support one-to-one youth mentoring | $1,000 |
| Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestr | Undesignated gift in support of the arts in central wisconsin | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Portage County | Support animal shelter operations | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Central Wis | $1,000 stevens point city band fund | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Samoset Counc | Support the STEM program for youth | $1,000 |
| Stevens Point Area School District | Ffa | $1,000 |
| Stevens Point 4 H Clubs Affiliated | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Okray
- Michael J Finnessy
- Richard W Okray
Questions people ask
Does Edward J Okray Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward J Okray Foundation Inc give?
$285,000 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Edward J Okray Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Carol Okray (President), Michael J Finnessy (Vice President) and Richard W Okray (Secretary).
What does Edward J Okray Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and food and hunger.