The Blue Oak Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Blue Oak Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $443,400 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $421,400. 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$443,400
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$421,400
- Assets$12.5 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $381,200 the year before.
75% of its 2025 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 | $383,250 | 3 | $10.9 million |
| 2024 | $381,200 | 2 | $11.4 million |
| 2025 | $443,400 | 7 | $12.5 million |
How to apply
The Blue Oak Charitable Fund 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $421,400 |
| California | 6 | $22,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General support | $421,400 |
| South Lake Cty Vol Firefighters | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General support | $5,000 |
| Middletown Unified School District | General support | $5,000 |
| Middletown Unified Sports Boosters | General support | $2,500 |
| Middletown Unified Ag Boosters | General support | $2,500 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra Bottoms
- Dale Bottoms
- Jose Contreras
Questions people ask
Does The Blue Oak Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Blue Oak Charitable Fund give?
$443,400 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Blue Oak Charitable Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Debra Bottoms (President), Dale Bottoms (Sec/Treas) and Jose Contreras (Director).