O'C Family Foundation

EIN 363999340

Chicago, IL 60603 |(847) 948-0857

Total Given 2016–2024
$970K
22 grants · $108K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$6K
typical small grants · $2K–$50K
grant size
33%
supporter · 5/15 multi-year
repeat
$2.1M
Assets (2024)
15
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Phone (847) 948-0857

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $305K $549K $202K 4
2018 $100K $760K $309K 1
2019 N/A $974K $315K N/A
2020 $127K $1.1M $303K 4
2021 $100K $1.3M $300K 1
2022 N/A $1.7M $317K N/A
2023 $227K $1.8M $376K 7
2024 $111K $2.1M $392K 5

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 22 grants on record

Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$6K
Average
$44K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$300K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

CL
Christine O'Connor Lane 8+ yrs
President/Adv.Dir Leadership
MO
Martin O'Connor 8+ yrs
Sec/Treasurer/Adv.Dir Leadership
PM
Patricia O'Connor Mergener 8+ yrs
Director
MO
Matthew O'Connor 8+ yrs
Director
DO
Daniel O'Connor 8+ yrs
Adv. Dir

Grants Awarded (22 total)

Purpose
Big Shoulder'S Fund Chicago, IL $300,000 FOR THE EDMUND AND PATRICIA O'CONNOR SCHOLARSHIPS 2016
Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL $200,000 For the Edmund and Patricia Scholarships 2023
Big Shoulder'S Fund Chicago, IL $100,000 FOR THE EDMUND AND PATRICIA O'CONNOR SCHOLARSHIPS 2018
Big Shoulder'S Fund Chicago, IL $100,000 FOR THE EDMUND AND PATRICIA O'CONNOR SCHOLARSHIPS 2020
Big Shoulder'S Fund Chicago, IL $100,000 FOR THE EDMUND AND PATRICIA O'CONNOR SCHOLARSHIPS 2021
Eisenhower Hospital Rancho Mirage, CA $50,000 To support the health care. 2024
Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL $49,150 To support higher education. 2024
St Michael Church Chicago, IL $15,000 To support the ministry. 2023
Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL $10,000 FOR THE OC FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2020
Woodlands Academy of the Sacret Heart Lake Forest, IL $10,000 FOR SCHOLARSHIP 2020
One Goal Chicago, IL $7,000 TO CLOSE THE COLLEGE DIVIDE 2020
Misericordia Chicago, IL $5,000 Sharing life with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. 2024
One Goal Chicago, IL $4,000 To ensure every student has an equitable opportunity to achieve their greatest postsecondary aspirations 2023
Desert Community Foundation Palm Desert, CA $3,500 La Quinta Country Club Employee Scholarship Fund 2024
Old Town Artisan Studies La Quinta, CA $3,000 Providing positive art experiences for all people, despite age or financial ability. 2024
St Michaels Church Chicago, IL $3,000 EDUCATIONAL AND MEDICAL USES 2016
Sycamores Los Angeles, CA $2,000 To provide support for children, young adults and families addressing the mental health crisis in the community. 2023
Old Town Artisan Studies La Quinta, CA $2,000 Providing positive art experiences for all people, despite age or financial ability. 2023
Misericordia Chicago, IL $2,000 Sharing life with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. 2023
Mathias Academy Corporation Bristol, WI $2,000 To provide endless opportunities for extraordinary adults. 2023
America'S Vet Dogs Smithtown, NY $1,000 FOR TRAINING OF STUDENT AND DOG TEAMS TO TRAVEL SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY 2016
Salvation Army Chicago, IL $1,000 FOR MEDICAL CARE AND HELP WITH ADDICTION 2016