The Oak Foundation USA
Accepts applications
The Oak Foundation USA is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 7 grants. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
The grants listed in this filing add up to more than the total it reports, so grant sizes may be wrong. Check the filing.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.7 million
- Number of grants7
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $7.4 million the year before.
29% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32.0 million | 15 | $23.8 million |
| 2024 | $7.4 million | 9 | $17.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 7 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jill Bernabo 55 Vilcom Center Drive Suite 340, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 951-0585 |
| What to submit | Unsolicited grants must be submitted at https://oakfnd.org/submit-enquiry/ |
| Restrictions | The foundation does not provide support for individuals; scholarships or tuition assistance for undergraduate or postgraduate studies; religious organisations for religious purposes; election campaigns; except in special circumstances or in zimbabwe, we generally do not provide programme grants under usd 25,000. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Oak Foundation USA funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 1 | $4.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $390,000 |
| California | 1 | $353,570 |
| New York | 1 | $300,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community Foundation | To support hcf's vision of an equitable and vibrant hawaii, where all island communities thrive. | $4.6 million |
| Cast Inc | To provide core support to cast in its work to transform education design and practice in the us. | $500,000 |
| Upstream USA Inc | To provide core support to upstream us to transform contraceptive care in health centers in the us. | $500,000 |
| The Army of Survivors Inc | To provide core support to raise awareness, accountability, and transparency on the issue of sexual violence against athletes in the united states and internationally. | $390,000 |
| New Teacher Center | To provide support to the new teacher center, based in california, to pilot innovative professional teaching that equips teachers and staff to support students with learning differences. | $353,570 |
| Proteus Fund | To provide core support to puentes, a communications hub in latin america. | $300,000 |
| Student U | To help students and families in durham thrive through ongoing academic and personal support. | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Caroline Turner
- Kristian Parker
- Natalie Parker
- James Zha
Questions people ask
Does The Oak Foundation USA accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Oak Foundation USA give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 7 grants.
Who runs The Oak Foundation USA?
Its 2025 filing lists Caroline Turner (President/Treasurer/Trustee), Kristian Parker (Trustee), Natalie Parker (Trustee) and James Zha (Secretary).
What does The Oak Foundation USA fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.