AI Summary
The Oak Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on providing funding through a relationship-based approach, making grants exclusively by invitation. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, so nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $137.5K across 44 grantees.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WILD SALMON CENTER
Portland, OR
$183.5K
14%
OUR LADY OF PEACE
St. Paul, MN
$166.5K
13%
THERE WITH CARE
Boulder, CO
$145.7K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE OAK FOUNDATION?
No. THE OAK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE OAK FOUNDATION give?
THE OAK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Minnesota, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE OAK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE OAK FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE OAK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE OAK FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $138 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE OAK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE OAK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include WILD SALMON CENTER, OUR LADY OF PEACE, and THERE WITH CARE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE OAK FOUNDATION?
THE OAK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.