Oak Lodge Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oak Lodge Foundation is a private foundation in Aspen, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $145,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$145,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $140,000 the year before.
9% 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 | $140,000 | 17 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $145,500 | 11 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Oak Lodge 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 Oak Lodge Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $73,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $22,500 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves | General support | $50,000 |
| Jo Davies Conservation | General support | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $15,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | General support | $15,000 |
| Oxfam America | General support | $15,000 |
| Prairie Enthusiasts | General support | $10,000 |
| Aspen Chapel | General support | $7,500 |
| Savanna Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Il | General support | $5,000 |
| Fox River Valley Hound Heritage Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William O Hunt Jr
- Christopher Hunt
- Ian C Hunt
- Hilary Hunt
Questions people ask
Does Oak Lodge Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oak Lodge Foundation give?
$145,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Oak Lodge Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William O Hunt Jr (President, Treasurer & Dir), Christopher Hunt (Secretary), Ian C Hunt (Director) and Hilary Hunt (Director).
What does Oak Lodge Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and international.