The Okun Family Foundation Inc
The Okun Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in La Jolla, California. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Okun Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Okun Family Foundation Inc gave $151K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state California. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,100
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- Average grant
- $7,555
- Median grant
- $8,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Okun 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. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, so this policy should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9535 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 587-9359
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Okun Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Biological Diversity ($20K). Together the top 10 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were California (24%), Arizona (13%), Washington, DC (11%), Maryland (11%), and Hawaii (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Okun Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $8K repeat.
- Giving grew 995% from 2021 to 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2019) to $151K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Biological Diversity Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Earth Justice Oakland, CA | General Charitable Purposes | $12,000 |
| Earth Trust Kailua, HI | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Pacific Crest Trail Assn Sacramento, CA | General Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Sea Shepard Friday Harbor, WA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Green Peace Washington DC, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Lloyd Center for the Environment Dartmouth, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Earth Island Berkely, CA | General Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Hagerstown, MD | General Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $8,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Okun Family Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $151,100 | $151,100 | 20 | $151,100 |
| 2023 | $119,902 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $119,902 | $1,500 | $13,300 | $13,300 | 12 | $13,300 |
| 2021 | $131,702 | $3,124 | $13,800 | $13,800 | 12 | $13,800 |
| 2020 | $103,882 | $5,264 | $14,100 | $13,600 | 12 | — |
| 2019 | $112,718 | $6,230 | $12,500 | $12,000 | 14 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among the grantees described in their own words, the Center for Biological Diversity says it works to protect species and the lands, waters, and climate they need to survive; the Pacific Crest Trail Association says its mission includes conserving the trail and connecting people to it. The Cancer Research Institute describes its work as advancing cancer immunotherapy through scientific discovery and collaboration.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $151,100. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $8,000.
Notable 2024 grants include $20,000 to the Center for Biological Diversity; $12,000 to Earth Justice; $11,000 to Earth Trust; and $8,000 each to the Pacific Crest Trail Association, Sea Shepherd, Greenpeace, Lloyd Center for the Environment, Earth Island, Environmental Defense Fund, Doctors Without Borders, Catholic Charities, and MD Anderson Cancer.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter as President and Peter Rowat as Vice President.
The Okun Family Foundation Inc is led by Peter, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter
President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Rowat
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rita Winona Rowat (2019–2023) — President
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 The Okun Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Okun Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Okun Family Foundation Inc gave $151K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Okun Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Okun Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $7,555, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Okun Family Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Okun Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Okun Family Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (13%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hagerstown, MD (2 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does The Okun Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of The Okun Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are The Okun Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Okun Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Center for Biological Diversity ($20,000), Earth Justice ($12,000) and Earth Trust ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Okun Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Okun 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 The Okun Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Okun Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0749122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Okun 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Okun Family Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in California
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Menlo Park, CA
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation funds education, climate and conservation, the arts, democracy, gender equity, racial justice, and efforts to strengthen nonprofits and philanthropy, with work spanning the San Francisco Bay Area, the U.S. West, and locations including East and West Africa and Mexico. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $150,000, though amounts varied widely. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but sometimes invites proposals through open processes.
Assets
$14.2B
Grants
2,001
Total Given
$625.0M
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
Marin Community Foundation funds work in affordable housing and homelessness, community resilience and power, as well as social services, education, arts and conservation, with a focus on marginalized Marin County residents and some broader U.S. and international grantmaking. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,573
Total Given
$186.1M
Direct Relief
Santa Barbara, CA
Direct Relief supports healthcare providers serving people affected by poverty or emergencies, including community health centers, clinics, and grassroots organizations, with medicines, supplies, and funding for health access and equity. In 2025, its grants had a median award of about $65,000, and its work spans all 50 U.S. states and countries around the world; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,367
Total Given
$337.4M
Conrad N Hilton Foundation
Westlake Village, CA
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation funds nonprofits working to improve lives and alleviate poverty, with initiatives including early childhood development, homelessness, refugees, safe water, and support for foster and opportunity youth. Its work is global, and its 2024 grants had a median award of $76,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, except through its Good Neighbor Program for eligible local nonprofits and Title 1 schools.
Assets
$7.4B
Grants
1,339
Total Given
$287.7M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Okun Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-okun-family-foundation-inc-morg_347d76ff07a64cf78073ae8352178391
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_650749122_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Okun Family Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-okun-family-foundation-inc-morg_347d76ff07a64cf78073ae8352178391},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-06. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Okun Family Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Okun Family Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?