The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $131,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $28,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$131,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$28,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was down from $169,000 the year before.
4% of its 2025 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 | $180,000 | 30 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $169,000 | 29 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $131,000 | 28 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation 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 The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $42,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $39,000 |
| California | 12 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuanian Catholic Press Society | News publication | $28,000 |
| Hawken School Stemm Symposium | Children's education | $25,000 |
| Medwish International | Humanitarian aid | $12,000 |
| The Lesotho Connection | Humanitarian aid | $10,000 |
| Jesuit Fathers of Delta Strada Inc | Humanitarian aid and education | $8,000 |
| Grameen Foundation | International humanitarian aid | $5,000 |
| Lithuanian Catholic Religious Aid | Humanitarian aid and education | $4,000 |
| The Tanzanian Childrens Fund Inc | Humanitarian aid | $4,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | International aid in africa | $3,000 |
| International Relief Teams | Humanitarian aid | $3,000 |
| Arc - San Diego Foundation | Support for people with development disabilities | $2,000 |
| Daughters of Lithuania | Human services | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Housing for the under privileged | $2,000 |
| Home of Guiding Hands | Aid to disadvantaged childern | $2,000 |
| Lithuanian Childrens Hope | Childrens care | $2,000 |
| Lithuanian Educational Council of the USA | Education | $2,000 |
| Lithuanian Research and Studies Center | Education | $2,000 |
| Saulute - Sunlight Children's Aid | Support for orphans | $2,000 |
| Sisters of the Immaculate Conception | Support of education in lithuania | $2,000 |
| St Madeline Sophie's Training Ctr | Education for childern | $2,000 |
| The Preuss School Ucsd | Student transportion aid | $2,000 |
| Seeds of Learning | Support for childrens education | $1,500 |
| Father Joe's Villages | Support for homeless children and mothers | $1,000 |
| Foundation for the Children of the Californias | Humanitarian aid | $1,000 |
| Magnolia Clubhouse | Support for people with development disabilities | $1,000 |
| Open Doors Academy | Support for after school programs | $1,000 |
| St Casimir Lithuanian Heritage School of la | Childrens education | $1,000 |
| Teri Campus of Life | Education | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Danyte S Mockus
- Ann L Failinger
- Andrius A Mockus
- Joseph A Maciunas
Questions people ask
Does The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation give?
$131,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Danyte S Mockus (President & Ceo), Ann L Failinger (Vice President), Andrius A Mockus (Secretary & Treasurer) and Joseph A Maciunas (Director).
What does The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.