Oak Grove School
Accepts applications
Oak Grove School is a private foundation in East Vassalboro, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $91,740 in 66 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,486. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$91,740
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,486
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was down from $103,018 the year before.
77% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,050 | 85 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $103,018 | 70 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $91,740 | 66 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joann C Austin Esq PO Box 150, South China, ME 04358 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 445-3333 |
| What to submit | Oak grove application and financial aid form |
| Deadlines | January 15 |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are made on a non-discriminatory basis for educational expensese of financially needy Maine students enrolled in secondary schools affiliated with the friends council on education and to children of former faculty and staff enrolled in said school. |
What Oak Grove School funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 66 | $91,740 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of River Meeting House | Restoration/improvement projects | $7,486 |
| Vassalboro Community School | Book vending machine | $5,000 |
| Messalonskee High School | Percussion equipment | $4,940 |
| Erksine Academy | Immersive learning through | $4,934 |
| Messalonskee High School | Metals project | $4,914 |
| Kennebec Valley Multiple Pathways | Aquaponics | $4,084 |
| Augusta Food Bank | Kidspak | $4,000 |
| Messalonskee High School | Gymnasium equipment | $3,200 |
| Messalonskee High School | Art tables | $2,500 |
| Waterville Jr High School | Promethean panel | $2,500 |
| Children's Discovery Museum | The stage | $1,600 |
| Messalonskee High School | Assistive hearing | $1,500 |
| Upper Kennebec Valley Memorial High | Cnc machine | $1,006 |
| Dexter Regional High School | Ai design | $1,000 |
| Dexter Regional High School | Expanding careers | $1,000 |
| Dexter Regional High School | Snowshoes | $1,000 |
| Dexter Regional High School | Photography beyond phone (1&2) | $1,000 |
| Dexter Regional High School | Rocket day 2025 | $1,000 |
| Dexter Regional High School | Sensors | $1,000 |
| Dexter Regional High School | Weight room upgrades (1-4) | $1,000 |
| Foxcroft Academy | Boots for students | $1,000 |
| Foxcroft Academy | Food cupboard | $1,000 |
| Foxcroft Academy | Kitchen equipment | $1,000 |
| Foxcroft Academy | Watercolor exploration | $1,000 |
| Messalonskee High School | Chem lab pump | $1,000 |
| Messalonskee High School | Tech trade tools | $1,000 |
| Messalonskee High School | Classroom office | $1,000 |
| Messalonskee High School | Digital media | $1,000 |
| Messalonskee High School | Ceramics | $1,000 |
| Nokomis High School | Percussion | $1,000 |
| Piscataquis Community High School | Outdoor education | $1,000 |
| Winthrop High School | Literary magazine | $1,000 |
| Waterville High School | Greenhouse project | $1,000 |
| Waterville High School | Teens for planet earth | $1,000 |
| Erskine Academy | Humanitarian work | $1,000 |
| Dexter Regional High School | Cromwell kits | $998 |
| Messalonskee High School | Asl | $984 |
| Nokomis High School | Video equipment | $984 |
| Foxcroft Academy | Lifetime fitness | $981 |
| Messalonskee High School | Hand chimes | $980 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill Spicer
- Loyce Hayslett
- Mike Steinberg
- Jennifer Day
- Greg Zimba
- Johan Dowdy
- Lore Ferguson
- Kamela Hahn
- Christopher Hamilton
- Dot Cates
- Tom Guttmacher
- Alison Jenkins
- Jody Lalime Welch
- Susan Briggs
- Joyce Smith
Questions people ask
Does Oak Grove School accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 15.
How much does Oak Grove School give?
$91,740 in tax year 2024, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Oak Grove School?
Its 2024 filing lists Jill Spicer (Director), Loyce Hayslett (Director), Mike Steinberg (Director) and Jennifer Day (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Oak Grove School fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.