Oakland Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Oakland Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Stowe, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $239,845 in 80 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$239,845
- Number of grants80
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $232,773 the year before.
47% 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 | $219,175 | 64 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $232,773 | 72 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $239,845 | 80 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Oakland Foundation PO Box 26103, Parkersburg, WV 26103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 253-5115, klc@oak.org |
| Deadlines | Foundation has four annual grant application due dates, march 1, june 1, september 1, decemeber 1. S |
| Restrictions | Grant requirement is that applicants are qualified non- profit organizations or other qualified entities. The other requirements are listed in the grant application guidelines. |
What Oakland Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 36 | $129,095 |
| Vermont | 43 | $99,750 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WV University Parkersburg Foundatio | Support wvup foundation oakland fund | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Northrn New Eng | Support barre office sliding scale | $5,250 |
| Mtn Laurel Learning Cooperative | Pro. Training & montessori material | $5,120 |
| Active Southern West Virginia | Health education programs all ages | $5,000 |
| Alpine Heritage Preservation | Restore cottill's opera house | $5,000 |
| Individual | Backcountry scholarships | $5,000 |
| Heart of the Highlands | Improve and maintain trail system | $5,000 |
| High Rocks Educational Corp | Summer camp healthy living&willnes | $5,000 |
| Mt Mansfield Winter Academy | Create makerspace room | $5,000 |
| Parkersburg Art Center | Publish promotional magazine | $5,000 |
| Saranam Retreat Center | Install accessible bathroom | $5,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | Breeding barn restoration | $5,000 |
| Shelburne Museum | Big river | $5,000 |
| St Francis Xavier Church | General support | $5,000 |
| West Virginia Division of Forestry | Children's books for envo workshops | $4,960 |
| Tucker County Family Resource Dev | Develop 4th grade physical fitness | $4,900 |
| Canaan Valley Volunteer Fire Dept | General support | $4,850 |
| Mid-Ohio Valley Multicultral Centr | Grupo fuego & shawn booker performan | $4,500 |
| Arthurdale Heritage | Restore pillars and chimney | $4,000 |
| High Rocks Educational Corp | Americorps volunteer | $4,000 |
| Lamoille Community House | Transportation program | $4,000 |
| Monongahela River Trails | Path to connect parking lot to trail | $4,000 |
| Snow Sports Museum of West Virginia | General support | $4,000 |
| Stern Center | Financial support program | $4,000 |
| Wheeling Country Day School | Literacy and math programs | $4,000 |
| Young Writers Project | Writing around current issues | $4,000 |
| Upperside Down Secondary Microschoo | Study of north american history | $3,300 |
| Common Roots | Growing organic food support | $3,000 |
| Florence Crittention Program | Summer social and emotional learning | $3,000 |
| Tucker County Connections | Equipment and supplies for art class | $3,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank | Support youth food programs | $3,000 |
| West Virginia University | Support wvu library mtn air program | $3,000 |
| Friends of Springhill Cemetery | Establish tree website | $2,880 |
| Blackwater Ministerial Association | Support food bank | $2,580 |
| Echo Leahy Center | Early learning programs | $2,500 |
| Folsom Volunter Fire Department | Purchase ems training manikin | $2,500 |
| Horizons Center for Independent Liv | Replace hvac system | $2,500 |
| Montepelier Alive | Enhance downtown district | $2,500 |
| Neighbors in Action | Equipment for volunteers | $2,500 |
| Stowe Community Fund | Stowe middle school christmas fund | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathrine Coppock
- John Lutz
- Athey Lutz
Questions people ask
Does Oakland Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Foundation has four annual grant application due dates, march 1, june 1, september 1, decemeber 1. S.
How much does Oakland Foundation Inc give?
$239,845 in tax year 2025, across 80 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Oakland Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathrine Coppock (President), John Lutz (Vice-Preside) and Athey Lutz (Secretary).
What does Oakland Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.