Ochylski Family Foundation Grants

Ochylski Family Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ochylski Family Foundation
Amount: US $50,000 - US $75,000
Last Updated: November 26, 2025

Summary

The Ochylski Family Foundation supports registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations through grants aimed at enhancing their operational capacity. With an application deadline of October 1, organizations must submit a detailed request outlining their initiatives. The foundation's mission aligns with its commitment to foster community development and nonprofit effectiveness in Iowa, ensuring that resources are allocated to impactful projects that serve the public good.

Overview

About the LAWINRC Mission Statement The Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center is a University of Iowa interdisciplinary collaboration to make more accessible educational and service programs focused on strengthening the operational capacity of Iowa nonprofit organizations. The center works collaboratively with government agencies, nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. The center creates new knowledge through activities and provides information and training resources to help nonprofit organizations and interested persons throughout Iowa. We seek to build the capacity and develop the effectiveness of community-based organizations and enhance the overall effectiveness of local organizations in building communities. The center also introduces students to the nonprofit sector and develops their sense of public and community service. The Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center (LAWINRC) is a University of Iowa interdisciplinary collaboration, founded in 2000 by UI College of Law Professor and UI President Emeritus Willard "Sandy" Boyd. The LAWINRC has established a record of training students in nonprofit law, offering workshops and training to nonprofit workers statewide, providing critical information on nonprofit issues, and developing publications and guidelines for Iowa’s nonprofit organizations. The Iowa Principles and Practices for Charitable Nonprofit Excellence was developed as part of the Governor’s Nonprofit Task Force in 2005. Ochylski Family Foundation Grants The Ochylski Family Foundation provides grants to registered nonprofit organizations, primarily through its online application process. Applicants should meet the criteria of being a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and submit their request by the October 1 deadline for programs that will be funded in the next grant cycle.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. The application must include a letter and attachments that outline the organization's work and any specific projects where funding is needed.