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Oak Park-river Forest

Oak Park, Illinois  ·  EIN 364150724  ·  Private foundation

Oak Park-river Forest is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.8M in annual giving against $42.5M in assets. This page documents the 396 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Oak Park-river Forest — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.8M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$42.5M
Total assets
396
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Oak Park-river Forest funds

Oak Park-river Forest's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEarly Childhood EducationEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, homeless population, older adults, youth pop.

childrenhomeless populationolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Oak Park-river Forest, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation
UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
Bolingbrook, IL$865K2017
The Dupage Community Foundation
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Downers Grove, IL$815K2023
Heph Foundation
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Oak Park, IL$500K2022
University of Notre Dame
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Notre Dame, IN$432K2018
Heph Foundation
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Oak Park, IL$402K2023
Heph Foundation
TO SUPPORT GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES
Oak Park, IL$400K2024
University of Notre Dame
TO SUPPORT GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES
Notre Dame, IN$222K2024
University of Notre Dame
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Notre Dame, IN$222K2019
University of Notre Dame
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Notre Dame, IN$222K2023
University of Notre Dame
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Notre Dame, IN$222K2022
Animal Care League
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Oak Park, IL$168K2023
Chicago Public Media
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Chicago, IL$150K2018
Chicago Public Media
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Chicago, IL$150K2019
Seven Generations Ahead
CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Oak Park, IL$144K2018
Animal Care League
TO SUPPORT GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES
Oak Park, IL$142K2024

Oak Park-river Forest giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.9M
2018$1.9M
2019$1.6M
2022$2.4M
2023$3.0M
2024$2.0M

How to apply for funding from Oak Park-river Forest

Oak Park-river Forest's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at oprfcf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Oak Park-river Forest

Does Oak Park-river Forest accept grant applications?
Oak Park-river Forest's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Oak Park-river Forest fund?
Oak Park-river Forest's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation, The Dupage Community Foundation, Heph Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Oak Park-river Forest give in grants?
Oak Park-river Forest reported $2.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.7M over 396 grants.
Where is Oak Park-river Forest located?
Oak Park-river Forest is based in Oak Park, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 364150724.
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About this profile. This page is built from Oak Park-river Forest's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Oak Park-river Forest. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.