Amber Oak Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Amber Oak Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $167,000 in 9 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$167,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $63,750 the year before.
14% 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 | $63,750 | 7 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $167,000 | 9 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Amber Oak 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 Amber Oak Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 7 | $139,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $18,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustines Catholic Center | To help fund the courtyard remodel project | $50,000 |
| St Marys Catholic Church | For Church renovations | $50,000 |
| Focus Evangelization Foundation | In support of the missionary work at Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA | $18,000 |
| St Marys Catholic Church of Potlatch | For the new Nativity set and Church renovations | $16,000 |
| Children of the Immaculate Heart | For Anti-Human Trafficking Emergency Services | $10,000 |
| St Marys Catholic Church | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Marys Catholic Church | Moscow Food Bank - to purchase food for those in need in Moscow and the surrounding area | $8,000 |
| Potlatch Food Pantry | To purchase food items for those in need in the Potlach and surrounding area | $4,000 |
| Palouse Care Network Inc | Support for pregnant women fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessica S Blommer O'Malley
- Ann Story Blommer-O'Malley
- Callaghan Mackenzie Garcia
- Thomas John O'Malley
Questions people ask
Does Amber Oak Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amber Oak Foundation give?
$167,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Amber Oak Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jessica S Blommer O'Malley (Dir), Ann Story Blommer-O'Malley (Dir, Co- Pres, Sec, Treas), Callaghan Mackenzie Garcia (Dir) and Thomas John O'Malley (Co- Pres, Dir).
What does Amber Oak Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and food and hunger.