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Oak Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Robert Theiler. It holds total assets of $1.9M. Annual income is reported at $98K. Total assets have grown from $143K in 2011 to $1.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Colorado, Minnesota, California. According to available records, Oak Foundation has made 72 grants totaling $747K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $138K and $466K annually from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $466K distributed across 36 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $70K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Virginia, Minnesota, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$38K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Oak Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 72 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, VA, MN.
Oak Foundation has distributed a total of $747K across 72 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $70K.
Oak Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Oak Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLENNY LEGENDRE | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| TOM MCGINN | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| JOHN HENRY HULLSIEK | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| CARGILL MACMILLAN III | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| SALLY L MACMILLAN | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| ROBERT THEILER | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$138K
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
$3.4M
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
$138K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$63K
Distribution Amount
$162K
Total: $1.7M
Total Grants
72
Total Giving
$747K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TROUT UNLIMITEDCOLORADO GOLD PROGRAM | ARLINGTON, VA | $10K | 2024 |
| OUR LADY OF PEACEUNRESTRICTED | ST PAUL, MN | $25K | 2024 |
| ETOWNUNRESTRICTED | BOULDER, CO | $13K | 2024 |
| THERE WITH CARENATIONAL EXPANSION PROGRAM | BOULDER, CO | $13K | 2024 |
| COLORADO HORSE RESCUEUNRESTRICTED | LONGMONT, CO | $10K | 2024 |
| KENZI'S CAUSESUNRESTRICTED | AURORA, CO | $10K | 2024 |
| GROWING GARDENS OF BOULDERUNRESTRICTED | BOULDER, CO | $8K | 2024 |
| OCEAN DEFENDERS ALLIANCEUNRESTRICTED | HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| SMALL SUMSUNRESTRICTED | ST PAUL, MN | $5K | 2024 |
| ASSISTANCE DOGS OF HAWAIIASSISTANCE DOGS NORTHWEST | MAKAWAO, HI | $5K | 2024 |
| MINNESOTA INDEPENDENCE COLLEGE AND COMMUNITYUNRESTRICTED | RICHFIELD, MN | $5K | 2024 |
| TAKING THE REINSUNRESTRICTED | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| ALWAYS CHOOSE ADVENTURESUNRESTRICTED | IDAHO SPRINGS, CO | $5K | 2024 |
| CONVERGE 45UNRESTRICTED | PORTLAND, OR | $5K | 2024 |
| TREES THAT FEED FOUNDATIONUNRESTRICTED | WINNETKA, IL | $5K | 2024 |
| GO4THEGOAL FOUNDATIONUNRESTRICTED | CHERRY HILL, NJ | $4K | 2024 |
| REWILDFUNDS TO SUPPORT LONELY WHALE | AUSTIN, TX | $3K | 2024 |
| ISLA URBANA USAUNRESTRICTED | SAN DIEGO, CA | $2K | 2024 |
| SOCK IT TO EM SOCK CAMPAIGNUNRESTRICTED | HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO | $2K | 2024 |
| Wild Salmon CenterUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $33K | 2022 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation SocietyUNRESTRICTED | Alexandria, VA | $8K | 2022 |
| Amp The CauseUNRESTRICTED | Denver, CO | $8K | 2022 |
| Mn Independence College And CommunityUNRESTRICTED | Richfield, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Colorado Non-Profit Development CenterUNRESTRICTED | Denver, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Re WildFUNDS TO SUPPORT LONELY WHALE | Austin, TX | $5K | 2022 |