Ozuah Family Foundation Inc
Ozuah Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New Providence, New Jersey. In 2024, it reported 14 grants totaling $1,015,916, including contributions to organizations in New York and Connecticut and to OZUAH FAMILY FND (AFRICA).
Ozuah Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ozuah Family Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,015,916
- -36.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $72,565
- -40.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $39,705
- Total assets
- $1,929,031
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (35% 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 Ozuah Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 571 Central Avenue Suite 120, New Providence, NJ 07974
Phone: (908) 898-0100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ozuah Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ozuah Family Fnd (Africa) ($520K across 3 grants). Together the top 8 received $1.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($7,300), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 39 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Among 2024 grant dollars, 35% went to recipients in New York, 9% to Connecticut, 1% to Maryland, and 1% to Texas. The filing also reports 54% for a recipient-state category that is not identified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ozuah Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 213% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 771% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $325K (2021) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ozuah Family Fnd (Africa) | Annual Funding of the Foundation. | $250,000 |
| Nigeria House NYC New York, NY | To Support Their Mission and Purpose | $164,634 |
| National Road Safety Foundation New York, NY | Annual Contribution | $150,000 |
| Ozuah Family Fnd (Africa) | Church Project | $150,000 |
| Ozuah Family Fnd (Africa) | Annual Funding of the Foundation. | $120,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Annual Contribution | $43,700 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Annual Contribution | $43,575 |
| Nigeria House NYC New York, NY | To Support Their Mission and Purpose | $35,835 |
| Cape Peninsula University of Tech | Annual Contribution | $30,000 |
| University of MD Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | Annual Contribution | $9,372 |
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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 | $1,929,031 | $806,736 | $1,090,206 | $1,015,916 | 14 | $1,083,646 | $288,892 | $140,557 |
| 2023 | $2,291,165 | $1,985,385 | $1,607,562 | $1,588,815 | 13 | $1,589,065 | $372,149 | $94,272 |
| 2022 | $2,768,793 | $890,320 | $518,684 | $432,211 | 4 | $432,461 | $83,449 | $86,817 |
| 2021 | $2,397,157 | $1,346,422 | $334,897 | $325,000 | 3 | $328,975 | $353,826 | $103,001 |
| 2020 | $1,385,632 | $591,051 | $592,354 | $587,000 | 5 | — | $209,757 | $62,263 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ozuah Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $141K 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 included support for universities, a church, and charitable organizations. One recipient, National Road Safety Foundation, describes its mission as reducing crashes, deaths, and disability on the nation’s roads by promoting safe driving habits; it says it produces documentaries, educational programs, and public service broadcasts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $1,015,916. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median grant of $39,705.
The largest listed grants included $250,000 to OZUAH FAMILY FND (AFRICA) for annual funding of the foundation; $164,634 to Nigeria House NYC to support its mission and purpose; $150,000 to National Road Safety Foundation as an annual contribution; and $150,000 to OZUAH FAMILY FND (AFRICA) for a church project. Other listed recipients included Yale University, Cape Peninsula University of Tech, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, St Anthony’s Catholic Church, and American University - an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Philip O Ozuah, Theresa P Ozuah, Philip J Ozuah, and Phoebe Ozuah as directors.
Ozuah Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip J. Ozuah
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phoebe Ozuah
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa P. Ozuah
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Maria Theresa P. Ozuah (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ozuah Family Foundation Inc
How much does Ozuah Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Ozuah Family Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 13 grants.
What is Ozuah Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ozuah Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $39,705, and its average grant was $72,565, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ozuah Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Ozuah Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Connecticut (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does Ozuah Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Ozuah Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Contribution" (9 grants).
Who are Ozuah Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ozuah Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ozuah Family Fnd (Africa) ($520,000 across 3 grants), Nigeria House NYC ($200,469 across 2 grants) and National Road Safety Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($7,300), which are not listed by name. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ozuah Family Foundation Inc?
Ozuah Family Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $141K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ozuah Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for universities, a church, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ozuah Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ozuah Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ozuah Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4612706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ozuah Family Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ozuah Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ozuah-family-foundation-inc-morg_e6b319b469b34c4bbb4c595b43e2f94f
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