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The Oxl Foundation

Preselected recipients only Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 207193244

The Oxl Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 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 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $65,000 the year before.

33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$65,0002$1.4 million
2024$65,0002$1.5 million
2025$95,0003$1.7 million

How to apply

The Oxl 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Oxl Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts1$50,000
New York2$45,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Yearup Inc
Boston, MA
Charitable$50,000
Street Squash
New York, NY
Charitable$30,000
Queer Art Inc
New York, NY
Charitable$15,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Oxl Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Oxl Foundation give?

$95,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.

Who runs The Oxl Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Karen M Clark (Trustee).

What does The Oxl Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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