Oriental Oak Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oriental Oak Foundation is a private foundation in Newton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $208,243 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $58,243 and the largest $100,000. 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$208,243
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$58,243
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $405,380 the year before.
0% 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 | $105,625 | 2 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $405,380 | 4 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $208,243 | 3 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Oriental 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 Oriental Oak Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $50,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $58,243 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation Am | To centre for humanitarian dialogue (switzerland) for its peacemaking efforts | $100,000 |
| The Asia Society | To support asia society france that connects asia/china with france and europe | $58,243 |
| Fudan University Education | To support education and research development | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sidney Huang
- Zhenghan Li
- Yang Xu
Questions people ask
Does Oriental Oak Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oriental Oak Foundation give?
$208,243 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $58,243.
Who runs Oriental Oak Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sidney Huang (Chairman), Zhenghan Li (Secretary) and Yang Xu (Director).
What does Oriental Oak Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and science and research.