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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Ohnell Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2025 filing year, the foundation paid out a total of $1.9 million across 87 grantees.

Total Funding Given
$1.9M
2025
Grantees funded
87
Multi-year grantees
59%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
E
Ernst Ohnell
Board Member
P
Patricia Ohnell
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE OHNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE OHNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE OHNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE OHNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Connecticut, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE OHNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE OHNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE OHNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE OHNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE OHNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE OHNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include WILLIAMSON COLLEGE OF THE TRADES, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NEWBURGH INC, and BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE OHNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE OHNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.