Oak Spring Garden Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oak Spring Garden Foundation is a private foundation in Upperville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $209,012 in 80 grants; the typical grant was $1,600 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$209,012
- Number of grants80
- Typical grant$1,600
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$312 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $141,754 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $141,754 | 83 | $295 million |
| 2024 | $209,012 | 80 | $312 million |
How to apply
Oak Spring Garden 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Oak Spring Garden Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 27 states, the most to California. It also paid $21,975 in 8 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $20,200 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $17,000 |
| New York | 12 | $16,200 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $13,600 |
| Texas | 2 | $12,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $10,800 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 6 | $9,050 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $5,400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Plant conservation and plant science research sabbatical program 2024 | $15,000 |
| Individual | 2024 eliza moore fellowship for artistic excellence | $10,175 |
| Individual | 2024 stacy lloyd fellowship for bibliographic studies | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2024 plant conservation biology fellowship | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2024 stacy lloyd fellowship for bibliographic studies | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2024 plant conservation biology fellowship | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2024 plant science research fellowship | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2024 eliza moore fellowship for artistic excellence | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2024 plant science research fellowship | $10,000 |
| Individual | $2,500 | |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency daylilies cohort, | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024 interdisciplinary residency | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2023 interdisciplinary residency | $1,800 |
| Individual | 2024 culinary residency | $1,600 |
| Individual | 2024 winter perennial residency session | $1,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Crane
- Stephanie Murdaugh
- W Taylor Reveley III JD
- Lewis W Bernard
- Dorothy Robinson JD
- Rebecca Duseau
- Michael Donoghue
- Marcia Marsh
- Julia Reidhead
- Lisa Hess
Questions people ask
Does Oak Spring Garden Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oak Spring Garden Foundation give?
$209,012 in tax year 2024, across 80 grants, with a typical grant of $1,600.
Who runs Oak Spring Garden Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Crane (President), Stephanie Murdaugh (Treasurer), W Taylor Reveley III JD (Chairman) and Lewis W Bernard (Board Member) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Oak Spring Garden Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, science and research and arts and culture.