Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family
Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family is a private foundation based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 26 grants totaling $285,500 to charitable organizations.
Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family at a glance
In short: Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family gave $286K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Florida. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $285,500
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,981
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,285,110
- -3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (9 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 1St Ave N Unit 2601, St Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: (513) 284-0129
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chabad Lubavitch of South Tampa ($40K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $217K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 79 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 26% to recipients in California. The remaining reported shares were North Carolina (4%), Washington, DC (2%), and Ohio (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 23 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 50% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $286K (2025) to $441K (2023). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $286K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad Lubavitch of South Tampa Tampa, FL | Project/Program Support | $30,000 |
| PTA California Congress of Parents Oakland, CA | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Congregation Schaarai Zedek Tampa, FL | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foun Coral Gables, FL | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum Inc St Petersburg, FL | Project/Program Support | $20,000 |
| Best Point Education & Behavioral Health Cincinnati, FL | Project/Program Support | $20,000 |
| Feeding America Tampa Bay Inc Tampa, FL | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| The Breakthrough Collaborative Inc Oakland, CA | Project/Program Support | $15,000 |
| Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center Iron Station, NC | Annual Fund | $12,000 |
| Autism Inspired Inc Clearwater, FL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,285,110 | $192,548 | $401,085 | $285,500 | 26 | $287,652 | $132,078 | $572,383 |
| 2024 | $6,486,016 | $321,070 | $408,354 | $308,000 | 26 | $310,802 | $228,660 | $512,219 |
| 2023 | $6,570,094 | $7,059,252 | $481,086 | $440,500 | 27 | $447,330 | $153,395 | $322,316 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family reported a distributable amount of $572K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, education, autism support, justice, health care, domestic violence services, and cultural institutions.
For example, Feeding America Tampa Bay describes its mission as building people-focused solutions to help communities flourish and addressing systems and barriers related to hunger. Autism Inspired says it provides education, camps, support, care, and advocacy for children on the autism spectrum. Community Works West describes its work as transforming justice through programs and policy rooted in humanity and healing.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 26 grants totaling $285,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. Larger grants included $30,000 to Chabad Lubavitch of South Tampa for project/program support, $30,000 to PTA California Congress of Parents for general operating support, and $30,000 to Congregation Schaarai Zedek for general operating support. Other notable awards included $20,000 to the Florida Holocaust Museum for project/program support and $15,000 to Feeding America Tampa Bay for general operating support.
Other 2025 recipients included The Breakthrough Collaborative ($15,000), Autism Inspired ($10,000), Community Works West ($10,000), the University of South Florida Foundation ($7,000), St. Petersburg Free Clinic ($5,000), World Central Kitchen ($5,000), and Community Action Stops Abuse ($5,000). The Breakthrough Collaborative says it works with traditionally underrepresented students toward post-secondary success and supports aspiring educators and advocates. St. Petersburg Free Clinic describes providing health care, nutritious food, recovery housing, and education for neighbors in need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Debra Ochstein as President and Secretary, and Daniel Ochstein as Vice President and Treasurer.
Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family is led by Debra Ochstein, President & Secretary on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra Ochstein
President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Daniel Ochstein
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family
How much does Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family give each year?
Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family gave $286K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $308K across 26 grants.
What is Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family's typical grant size?
Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,981, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family that year got $11K on average.
Where does Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family give grants?
Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family gives mostly in Florida: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (6 grants), Oakland, CA (5 grants), St Petersburg, FL (5 grants) and Sarasota, FL (2 grants).
Does Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support" (10 grants).
Who are Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family's largest grantees?
Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family's largest 2025 grantees include Chabad Lubavitch of South Tampa ($40,000 across 2 grants), PTA California Congress of Parents ($30,000) and Congregation Schaarai Zedek ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family?
Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $288K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $572K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, education, autism support, justice, health care, domestic violence services, and cultural institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family's EIN?
Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0278278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Debra and Daniel Ochstein Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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