The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation
The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation is a private foundation based in New Albany, Ohio. Formed in memory of Olivia, it makes charitable donations supporting health care, education, nutrition, and child-care programs for children in need. Its website names Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina as the states where it supports these programs.
The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation at a glance
In short: The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation gave $78K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,300
- +63.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,894
- +22.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $188,871
- +11.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (77% 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 The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6939 Lambton Park Rd, New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (304) 767-5122
Website: HTTPS://OCOFOUNDATION.COM/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Albany Community Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 62 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it supports programs for children in Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. Its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Ohio (77%) and West Virginia (18%), with smaller shares going to organizations in Washington, DC (3%), Wisconsin (3%), and Maryland (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) 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 $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2021) to $146K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Albany Community Foundation New Albany, OH | Amp up the Arts and Family Flicks | $20,000 |
| United Way of Central Ohio Columbus, OH | Stuff the Backpack Campaign | $10,000 |
| Little Baby Blessings Foundation Columbus, OH | Back to School Campaign and Holiday Help Event | $8,000 |
| WVSOM Lewisburg, WV | OCO Pediatric Award | $7,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charleston, WV | Olivia's Garden and Purchase of New Refridgerator | $6,300 |
| Feed the Kids Columbus Plain City, OH | Snacks for Snack Drive | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics OH Westerville, OH | Polar Plunge | $5,000 |
| Columbus Academy Gahanna, OH | Sponsored ALL4CA Day and Charlie David Dinner | $4,500 |
| Syntero Columbus, OH | Sponsor/Catalyst for Positive Change Award | $2,500 |
| National Ms Society Washington, DC | General Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $188,871 | $100,000 | $80,800 | $78,300 | 16 | $78,300 | $6,371 |
| 2024 | $169,671 | $80,000 | $50,667 | $48,017 | 12 | $48,017 | $7,938 |
| 2023 | $140,338 | $70,000 | $39,091 | $35,921 | 14 | $35,921 | $7,191 |
| 2022 | $109,429 | $50,000 | $148,705 | $145,800 | 10 | $145,800 | $6,779 |
| 2021 | $208,134 | $10,000 | $23,560 | $21,000 | 10 | $21,000 | $10,776 |
| 2020 | $221,694 | $10,000 | $32,069 | $27,654 | 17 | — | $11,689 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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
The foundation says it continues Olivia’s spirit and legacy through charitable donations for children in need, with a focus on health care, education, nutrition, and child care. Its website lists supported programs including the Olivia Claire Obrokta Pediatric Award, scholarships, the Ronald McDonald House, WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital, and other programs.
Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, United Way of Central Ohio describes its work as helping families in crisis meet basic needs and helping children achieve student success. Feed the Kids Columbus says it works to provide nutritious meals and snacks to food-insecure children in Central Ohio. Syntero describes its mission as supporting health and well-being through behavioral health and social services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $78,300. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $3,500. Notable grants included $20,000 to New Albany Community Foundation for “AMP UP THE ARTS AND FAMILY FLICKS”; $10,000 to United Way of Central Ohio for its Stuff the Backpack campaign; $8,000 to Little Baby Blessings Foundation for back-to-school and holiday-help events; and $7,500 to WVSOM for the OCO Pediatric Award. Other grants included $6,300 to Ronald McDonald House for Olivia’s Garden and a refrigerator, and $5,000 each to Feed the Kids Columbus and Special Olympics Ohio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Diana D Obrokta as president and Thomas J Obrokta Jr as secretary.
The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation is led by Diana D. Obrokta, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diana D. Obrokta
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Obrokta Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation
How much does The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation give each year?
The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation gave $78K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 12 grants.
What is The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation's typical grant size?
The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,894, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation give grants?
The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (3 grants).
Does The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation's largest grantees?
The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include New Albany Community Foundation ($20,000), United Way of Central Ohio ($10,000) and Little Baby Blessings Foundation ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation?
The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation reported $189K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation fund?
The foundation says it continues Olivia’s spirit and legacy through charitable donations for children in need, with a focus on health care, education, nutrition, and child care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation's EIN?
The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3778534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation 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 August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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