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Oarsmen Foundation

Torrance, California  ·  EIN 330754362  ·  Private foundation

Oarsmen Foundation is a private foundation based in Torrance, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.6M in grants paid and $29.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 654 individual grants from this funder — $14.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$29.0M
Total assets
654
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Oarsmen Foundation funds

Oarsmen Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), health care.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Health Care

Populations it has supported include children, families.

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Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Oarsmen Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Cure Alzheimer's Fund
FUNDS FOR CHARITY
Wellesley, MA$250K2024
Rolling Hills Convenant Church
FUNDS FOR CHARITY
Rolling Hill Estates, CA$130K2022
Rolling Hills Convenant Church
FUNDS FOR CHARITY
Rolling Hill Estates, CA$120K2024
Usc Associates
FUNDS FOR CHARITY
Los Angeles, CA$110K2018
Usc Associates
FUNDS FOR CHARITY
Los Angeles, CA$110K2017
Torrance Memorial Health Care Found
FUNDS FOR CHARITY
Torrance, CA$102K2022
The Leadership Institute
FUNDS FOR CHARITY
Arlington, VA$100K2022
World Vision
FUNDS FOR CHARITY
Tacoma, WA$100K2022
Cure Alzheimer's Fund
FUNDS FOR CHARITY
Wellesley, MA$100K2022
Mustard Seed
FUNDS FOR CHARITY
Beaverton, OR$100K2022
Reignite Hope
FUNDS FOR CHARITY
San Pedro, CA$100K2024
Samaritan's Purse
FUNDS FOR CHARITY
Boone, NC$100K2024
Calvary Chapel
FUNDS FOR CHARITY
Rolling Hills Estates, CA$100K2024
The River Church of the South Bay
FUNDS FOR CHARITY
Torrance, CA$100K2024
Torrance Memorial Health Care Found
FUNDS FOR CHARITY
Torrance, CA$100K2024

Oarsmen Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.6M
2018$1.6M
2019$1.5M
2020$1.6M
2022$2.8M
2023$2.4M
2024$2.9M

How to apply for funding from Oarsmen Foundation

Oarsmen Foundation'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Oarsmen Foundation

Does Oarsmen Foundation accept grant applications?
Oarsmen Foundation'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 Oarsmen Foundation fund?
Oarsmen Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Cure Alzheimer's Fund, Rolling Hills Convenant Church, Rolling Hills Convenant Church. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Oarsmen Foundation give in grants?
Oarsmen Foundation reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.5M over 654 grants.
Where is Oarsmen Foundation located?
Oarsmen Foundation is based in Torrance, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 330754362.
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About this profile. This page is built from Oarsmen Foundation'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 Oarsmen Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.