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Est.

1999

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Oakland County Bar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts in Oakland County, Michigan, having awarded a total of $189.9K to 29 grantees in 2025. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

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Total Funding Given
$189.9K
2025
Grantees funded
29
Multi-year grantees
59%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$10.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Caroline Chambers
Board Member
L
Lisa J Hamameh
Board Member
D
David E Plunkett
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Oakland County Bar Foundation?
No. Oakland County Bar Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Oakland County Bar Foundation give?
Oakland County Bar Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, District Of Columbia, and Wisconsin. 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 Oakland County Bar Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Oakland County Bar Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Oakland County Bar Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Oakland County Bar Foundation awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $190 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Oakland County Bar Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Oakland County Bar Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Lakeshore Legal Aid, Oakland County Bar Association, and Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Oakland County Bar Foundation?
Oakland County Bar Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.