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The Oakriver Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based engagement, providing funding exclusively through invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $216.5K across 23 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PEORIA RIVERFRONT MUSEUM
Peoria, IL
$307.4K
14%
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Dearborn, MI
$306K
14%

PEORIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
PEORIA, IL
$67.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE OAKRIVER FOUNDATION?
No. THE OAKRIVER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE OAKRIVER FOUNDATION give?
THE OAKRIVER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Illinois, and Massachusetts. 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 OAKRIVER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE OAKRIVER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE OAKRIVER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE OAKRIVER FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $217 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE OAKRIVER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE OAKRIVER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include PEORIA RIVERFRONT MUSEUM, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, and PEORIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE OAKRIVER FOUNDATION?
THE OAKRIVER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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