Ochylski Family Foundation
The Ochylski Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its 2024 filing reports grants to nonprofit organizations working in areas that include humanitarian relief, community services, and support for children and youth; a separate grant-program description says it supports registered 501(c)(3) organizations with operational capacity.
Ochylski Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ochylski Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $124K), top state Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,729,500
- +31.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $123,536
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Total assets
- $14,177,502
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ochylski Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It asks applicants to submit a letter with attachments describing the organization, its work, and any specific projects for which contributions may be used. The filing lists no award restrictions other than those required by law or statute.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists October 1. The year for this deadline is not specified.
- Deadline
- The filing lists October 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Ochylski Family Foundation
Mailing address: 300 Walnut Street Ste 295A, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 244-6040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Ochylski Family Foundation
Who Ochylski Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 13 grants of 33 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Des Moines, Iowa. In 2024, Iowa received 24% of grant dollars, Pennsylvania 17%, Florida 12%, Massachusetts 11%, and Illinois 10%. Grants also went to organizations in other states, including Louisiana, Ohio, Washington, California, and Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ochylski Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1053% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2021) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 14 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,729,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,177,502 | $1,499,988 | $1,935,016 | $1,729,500 | 14 | $1,817,711 | $1,382,683 | $1,535,093 |
| 2023 | $14,612,530 | $5,953,309 | $1,585,192 | $1,320,000 | 10 | $1,464,232 | $5,460,919 | $1,427,269 |
| 2022 | $10,244,413 | $799,019 | $528,266 | $350,000 | 4 | $433,699 | $743,113 | $1,321,445 |
| 2021 | $9,973,660 | $1,469,876 | $230,012 | $150,000 | 2 | $176,744 | $309,478 | $707,158 |
| 2020 | $8,733,796 | $2,601,167 | $228,485 | $175,000 | 3 | — | $1,634,435 | $512,587 |
| 2019 | $6,362,202 | $1,153,930 | $501,362 | $460,000 | 7 | — | $249,612 | $536,822 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ochylski Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, an individual recipient describes its mission as developing strong futures for Iowa children and youth, including through services for people facing mental and behavioral health challenges. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Logos International describes its mission as supporting poor people in the Catholic Diocese.
Grantmaking
The foundation gave $1,729,500 through 14 grants in 2024. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $300,000, with a median of $90,000. The total was $1,320,000 across 10 grants in 2023 and $350,000 across four grants in 2022.
Among its 2024 grants, the foundation gave $300,000 each to Catholic Relief Services and the Ukrainian Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, $200,000 to The Gifford Youth Orchestra, $185,000 to Medical Missionaries of Mary, and $162,500 to Logos International. Other recipients included an individual recipient ($100,000), World Central Kitchen ($75,000), an individual recipient ($75,000), The Children’s Initiative ($60,000), and Feed My Starving Children ($25,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jessica Stark as president; Daniel Ochylski and Juliana Summers as vice presidents; Gabrielle Klein as secretary; and Kathy Hovey as treasurer.
Ochylski Family Foundation is led by Jessica Stark, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Stark
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Daniel Ochylski
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gabrielle Klein
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Juliana Summers
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathy Hovey
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Ochylski Family Foundation
How much does Ochylski Family Foundation give each year?
Ochylski Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 10 grants.
What is Ochylski Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ochylski Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $90,000, and its average grant was $123,536, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ochylski Family Foundation give grants?
Ochylski Family Foundation's top state is Iowa, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (17%) and Florida (12%).
How large is Ochylski Family Foundation?
Ochylski Family Foundation reported $14.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ochylski Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ochylski Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ochylski Family Foundation's EIN?
Ochylski Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4110483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ochylski Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ochylski-family-foundation-morg_619f2a9b2ba44343bd964874c463705a
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