Oakpoint Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oakpoint Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Waltham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $955,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$955,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$35.7 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 14 | $32.1 million |
| 2024 | $955,000 | 20 | $35.7 million |
How to apply
Oakpoint Charitable 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 Oakpoint Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $395,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $180,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $90,000 |
| California | 3 | $85,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $45,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Art Center Of The Hamptons | General Operating Grant | $250,000 |
| Community Foundation Of Broward | General Operating Grant | $100,000 |
| Every Woman Treaty | General Operating Grant | $100,000 |
| Pioneer Works Art Foundation | General Operating Grant | $100,000 |
| Latin American Youth Center | General Operating Grant | $85,000 |
| Hand-In-Hand | General Operating Grant | $50,000 |
| Jack And Jill Childrens Center Inc | General Operating Grant | $50,000 |
| Put Me In | General Operating Grant | $50,000 |
| A Fair Shake For Youth Inc | General Operating Grant | $35,000 |
| Whaling Museum | General Operating Grant | $25,000 |
| World Shibori Network Foundation | General Operating Grant | $25,000 |
| Our Lady Queen Of Peace Parish | General Operating Grant | $20,000 |
| Tomorrow's Rainbow | General Operating Grant | $20,000 |
| The LGBTQ Community Center | General Operating Grant | $10,000 |
| Women Moving Millions Inc | General Operating Grant | $10,000 |
| Asap | General Operating Grant | $5,000 |
| Brandon Merritt Charitable | General Operating Grant | $5,000 |
| Broward Education Foundation | General Operating Grant | $5,000 |
| Fair Chance | General Operating Grant | $5,000 |
| For Infinity And Beyond Foundation | General Operating Grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald Elum
- Kathryn Gorman
- Julie Jensen
- Charles Meyer
- Ann Belzner
- Andrew J Meyer
Questions people ask
Does Oakpoint Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oakpoint Charitable Foundation give?
$955,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Oakpoint Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ronald Elum (Exectuive Director), Kathryn Gorman (Director), Julie Jensen (Director, President) and Charles Meyer (Director, Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Oakpoint Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and community development.