The Oak Foundation USA
New York City, New York · EIN 133321196 · Private foundation
The Oak Foundation USA is a New York-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $6.9M in giving and $10.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 83 grants for The Oak Foundation USA. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Oak Foundation USA funds
The Oak Foundation USA's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, criminal justice, disability services, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climateworks Foundation USA TO SUPPORT CLIMATEWORKS' EFFORTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS NECESSARY TO LIMIT GLOBAL WARMING TO WELL BELOW 2C AND HELP PREVE | San Francisco, CA | $15.0M | 2020 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation TO CREATE A BETTER HAWAII BY INSPIRING GENEROSITY, ADVOCATING FOR EQUITY, BUILDING CONNECTIONS, AND INVESTING IN THE COMMUNITY | Honolulu, HI | $7.7M | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation TO SUPPORT HCF'S VISION OF AN EQUITABLE AND VIBRANT HAWAII, WHERE ALL ISLAND COMMUNITIES THRIVE. | Honolulu, HI | $4.3M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The Oak Foundation USA
The Oak Foundation USA's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at oakfnd.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Oak Foundation USA
- Does The Oak Foundation USA accept grant applications?
- The Oak Foundation USA's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Oak Foundation USA fund?
- The Oak Foundation USA's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Climateworks Foundation USA, Hawaii Community Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Oak Foundation USA give in grants?
- The Oak Foundation USA's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $6.9M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $54.6M over 83 grants.
- Where is The Oak Foundation USA located?
- The Oak Foundation USA is based in New York City, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 133321196.
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