The Ocro Foundation Inc
The Ocro Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $489,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in hunger relief, recovery, education, and humanitarian aid.
The Ocro Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ocro Foundation Inc gave $489K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Connecticut. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $489,000
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,563
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $9,734,959
- -2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ocro 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: 100 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
Phone: (212) 231-3935
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ocro Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stanwich Church ($100K). Together the top 10 received $431K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 67 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 11% to New York, 5% to Virginia, and 4% to Florida. These figures describe the locations of the reported recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ocro Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $340K (2021) to $518K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $489K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanwich Church Greenwich, CT | Anonymouscontribution | $100,000 |
| Focus New Canaan, CT | 2021 PLEDGE | $74,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission Inc Bridgeport, CT | Hunger and Homelessnessservices | $70,000 |
| Pivot Ministries Inc Bridgeport, CT | 2021 PLEDGE | $55,000 |
| Peht Cos Cob, CT | Fall Fundraiser | $30,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation Dulles, VA | Anonymous Contribution | $25,000 |
| Manhattan Christian Academy New York, NY | Anonymouscontribution | $22,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc New York, NY | Anonymouscontribution | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Fairfield County Fairfield, CT | Anonymouscontribution | $20,000 |
| William F Buckley Jr Program at Yale New Haven, CT | Education Program Contribution | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,734,959 | $487,611 | $721,964 | $489,000 | 16 | $501,000 | $270,654 | $491,370 |
| 2023 | $9,969,312 | $97,796 | $816,583 | $474,500 | 15 | $486,500 | $834,103 | $505,103 |
| 2022 | $10,687,099 | $819,922 | $916,545 | $518,000 | 21 | $535,324 | $443,736 | $517,377 |
| 2021 | $10,783,722 | $11,196,645 | $412,923 | $339,500 | 15 | $348,519 | $132,240 | $331,218 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ocro Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $491K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include serving people experiencing hunger, homelessness, and addiction; rehabilitating men with drug or alcohol problems; providing education support to children who lost a parent in military service; and developing affordable sober housing and trade-skills training.
Other 2024 recipients included organizations focused, in their own descriptions, on humanitarian aid and community development, and on public schools that expand educational opportunity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $489,000 through 16 grants. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to Stanwich Church, $74,000 to FOCUS, $70,000 to Bridgeport Rescue Mission Inc, and $55,000 to Pivot Ministries Inc. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, $22,000 to Manhattan Christian Academy, and $20,000 each to Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc and Jewish Family Service of Fairfield County.
Bridgeport Rescue Mission describes its mission as serving hungry, homeless, and addicted people throughout Fairfield County. Pivot Ministries describes its mission as rehabilitating men for whom drugs and alcohol are an overriding problem. Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation says it provides education assistance and career support to military children who lost a parent in the line of duty. Recovery Community Development Inc says it creates and manages affordable supportive sober housing and provides trade-skills training to men recovering from addiction.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Theodore Deinard as president, Jennifer Quasha-Deinard as vice president, and Genevieve Quasha-Deinard as secretary treasurer.
The Ocro Foundation Inc is led by Theodore B. Deinard, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Theodore B. Deinard
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Genevieve Quasha-Deinard
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Quasha-Deinard
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Genevieve Q. Deinard (2021) — Secretary Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer Quasha Deinard (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The Ocro Foundation Inc
How much does The Ocro Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ocro Foundation Inc gave $489K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $475K across 15 grants.
What is The Ocro Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ocro Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $30,563, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ocro Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Ocro Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ocro Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and Virginia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Bridgeport, CT (3 grants).
Does The Ocro Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Ocro Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Anonymouscontribution" (8 grants).
Who are The Ocro Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Ocro Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Stanwich Church ($100,000), Focus ($74,000) and Bridgeport Rescue Mission Inc ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ocro Foundation Inc?
The Ocro Foundation Inc reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $501K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $491K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ocro Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ocro 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 The Ocro Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ocro Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3570360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Ocro 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Ocro Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ocro-foundation-inc-morg_66008e85f14b4e54a33132f62aed4053
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