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The Oakfish Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $175.5K awarded to 18 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BETHEL UNIVERSITY
ST. PAUL, MN
$933.9K
53%

Minnesota Teen Challenge Inc
Minneapolis, MN
$137.5K
8%

LIFT UP SHANE OROURKE
Prior Lake, MN
$129K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$13.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE OAKFISH FOUNDATION?
No. THE OAKFISH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE OAKFISH FOUNDATION give?
THE OAKFISH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, California, and Tennessee. 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 OAKFISH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE OAKFISH FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE OAKFISH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE OAKFISH FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $176 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE OAKFISH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE OAKFISH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include BETHEL UNIVERSITY, Minnesota Teen Challenge Inc, and LIFT UP SHANE OROURKE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE OAKFISH FOUNDATION?
THE OAKFISH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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