Ohnell Family Foundation

EIN 22-3219022 · CT

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in PA, NY, DC +11
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Ohnell Family Foundation based in CT paid 38 grants totaling $1.9M to 38 organizations across 14 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $800K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included WILLIAMSON COLLEGE OF THE TRADES, MANHATTAN INSTITUTE FOR POLICY, and BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NEWBURGH. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$6,822,527
Giving (latest yr)
$1,946,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
38
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
38
States reached
14
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Williamson College of the Trades$800,000
  • Manhattan Institute for Policy$250,000
  • Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh$155,000
  • Cato Institute$150,000
  • Mount Washington Observatory$75,000

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$815,000 · 3 grants
  • New York$519,500 · 10 grants
  • District of Columbia$160,000 · 3 grants
  • Connecticut$151,000 · 8 grants
  • Texas$100,000 · 2 grants
  • New Hampshire$75,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (38)

Williamson College of the Trades
Media, PA
Education
$800,000
Manhattan Institute for Policy
New York, NY
Education
$250,000
Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh
Newburgh, NY
Education
$155,000
Cato Institute
Washington, DC
Education
$150,000
Mount Washington Observatory
North Conway, NH
Education
$75,000
The Small Things
East Haven, CT
Education
$70,000
Boca Raton Museum of Art
Boca Raton, FL
Arts
$50,000
Vmts Education
Brooklyn, NY
Education
$50,000
City House
Plano, TX
Social
$50,000
University of Austin
Austin, TX
Education
$50,000
Storm King Art Center
New Windsor, NY
Arts
$25,000
Yankee Institute for Policy
Hartford, CT
Social
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Ohnell Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Ohnell Family Foundation reported 38 itemized grants totaling $1.9M. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $800K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include WILLIAMSON COLLEGE OF THE TRADES, MANHATTAN INSTITUTE FOR POLICY, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NEWBURGH, among 38 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Ohnell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Connecticut, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Ohnell Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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