The Oxford Area Foundation
Accepts applications
The Oxford Area Foundation is a private foundation in Oxford, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $432,155 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $101,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$432,155
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$101,000
- Assets$24.8 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $478,562 the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $478,562 | 30 | $24.9 million |
| 2024 | $432,155 | 28 | $24.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Chelsea Hughes PO BOX341, Oxford, PA 19363 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 932-4627 |
| What to submit | List the original goals & objectives of this grant. Were these goals met? What impact did this grant have on your organization, community & the specific population served? In what ways did the actual project vary from your initial project plans? If applicable, attached selected material related to the funded project: press or new items, brochures, letter of support, photographs, etc. Lessons learned what are the most significant results gained from this project, both relative to your organization & the audience you serve? What are the most important lessons your organization has learned from this project? If you were to undertake this project again, what would you do differently? Financials using the original budget included with your proposal, provide an itemized budget of actual expenses & income for the project. Provide narrative on any variances of 10% or greater from the original project budget. Include a detailed, complete accounting |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Oxford Area Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 26 | $422,155 |
| Delaware | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Mainstreet Inc | General operating expenses | $101,000 |
| Oaha | Interim executive director's salary | $35,000 |
| Oxford Neighborhood Services Center | Employ an administrative assistant | $30,000 |
| New London Counseling Center | Subsidized therapy cost program - $30,000 | $27,500 |
| Good Neighbors Home Repair | Program or operational expenses | $25,200 |
| Silo | General operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Stroud Water Research Center | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| Lord's House of Prayer | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| LCH Health and Community | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth Center | Operartional expenses $15,000 | $13,660 |
| Casa Materna | Program or operational expenses | $10,000 |
| Divine Sent Food Cupboard | Program or operational expenses | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish | Program or operational expenses | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Chester County | Program or operational expenses | $10,000 |
| Oxford Library Company | Programs or operational expenses | $10,000 |
| Solanco Area Meals on Wheels | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Union Fire Company No 1 | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Union Fire Company No 1 Ambulance | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Young Moms | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| The Adrew McDonald B Foundation | Sponsorship - $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Oaks Ministry | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Robert Fulton Fire Co | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Sean's House | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce | Sponsorship | $1,975 |
| Nancy Ware Sapp | Unrestricted contribution | $1,070 |
| Family Promise of SCC | General operational expenses | $1,000 |
| Freedom Church | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Oxford Educational Foundation | Programs or operational expenses | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Ware Sapp
- Debra Ware Kline
- Philip Sapp
- Brigham Faria
- Matthan Sapp
- Adam Sapp
- Jared Kline
Questions people ask
Does The Oxford Area Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Oxford Area Foundation give?
$432,155 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Oxford Area Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy Ware Sapp (President), Debra Ware Kline (Vice- President), Philip Sapp (Exec Director/Secretary) and Brigham Faria (Co-Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Oxford Area Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, food and hunger and seniors.