Oumu Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Oumu Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $17,170 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $400 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$17,170
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$400
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$226,392
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $18,550 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18,550 | 20 | $206,393 |
| 2024 | $17,170 | 20 | $226,392 |
How to apply
Oumu Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Oumu Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $8,960 |
| Illinois | 7 | $4,810 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 2 | $425 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $250 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $225 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cal Fund Uc Berkeley Foundation | Support nonprofit activities - engineering fund | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Support nonprofit activities | $2,500 |
| University of Illinois | Support nonprofit activities | $2,500 |
| Del Mar Schools Education Foundatio | Support nonprofit activities | $1,600 |
| San Diego French American School | Charitable purpose | $800 |
| Alliance Francaise of San Francisco | Support nonprofit activities | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Support nonprofit activities | $500 |
| Inst for Food Development Policy | Support nonprofit activities | $500 |
| Urbana Parks Foundation | Support nonprofit activities | $500 |
| Urbana Free Library Foundation | Support nonprofit activities | $500 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Support nonprofit activities | $300 |
| Chicago Architecture Center | Support nonprofit activities | $300 |
| Ridges Sanctuary | Support nonprofit activities | $250 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | Support nonprofit activities | $250 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Institute | Support nonprofit activities | $250 |
| Nova Ukraine | Charitable purpose | $250 |
| Adopt A Classroom Inc | Support nonprofit activities | $225 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Support nonprofit activities | $210 |
| Donors Choose | Charitable mission | $175 |
| KPBS Public Broadcasting | Support nonprofit activities | $60 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Opperman
Questions people ask
Does Oumu Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oumu Foundation Inc give?
$17,170 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $400.
Who runs Oumu Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Opperman (President).
What does Oumu Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and environment and conservation.