Oral Health International Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oral Health International Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $415,386 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$415,386
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $262,793 the year before.
68% 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 | $389,900 | 129 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $262,793 | 114 | $7.5 million |
| 2025 | $415,386 | 49 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
Oral Health International 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 Oral Health International Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Georgia. It also paid $72,131 in 9 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 4 | $43,500 |
| West Virginia | 4 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $34,192 |
| Michigan | 3 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| California | 3 | $19,429 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $19,008 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $16,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philia Mission Kenya | Dental program | $25,000 |
| Footbridge | Dental program | $15,000 |
| Smilefaith Inc | Dental program | $15,000 |
| Water at Work Ministry | Dental program | $13,500 |
| Peer Servants | Dental program | $11,713 |
| Casa Colibri | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Care | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Ebenezer Medical Outreach | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Georgia Dental Association Foundation | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Global Dental Relief | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Grace Church | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Hope Medical Clinic | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Intrafaith | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Iowa Dental Foundation | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Mercy Health Center | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Dental Foundation | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Miracle Making Ministries | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Seattle's Union Gospel Mission | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Smiles International Foundation | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Smiles International Foundation | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Sonrisas Felices | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Susan Dew Hoff Memorial Clinic | Dental program | $10,000 |
| The Doctors' Volunteer Clinic | Dental program | $10,000 |
| The Filipino-Canadian Dental Hygienists Society | Dental program | $10,000 |
| West Virginia Health Right | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Wheeling Health Right | Dental program | $10,000 |
| Nuevas Sonrisas | Dental program | $8,826 |
| Kigamboni Pupils Care | Dental program | $8,541 |
| Haiti Outreach Ministries | Dental program | $7,500 |
| Muchila Access Project | Dental program | $7,295 |
| Hands on Peru | Dental program | $7,000 |
| Cura Smiles Inc | Dental program | $6,000 |
| Prince of Peace Lutheran Church | Dental program | $6,000 |
| Australasian Begg Society of Orthodontists | Dental program | $5,000 |
| Australasian Begg Society of Orthodontists | Dental program | $5,000 |
| Centre Volunteers in Medicine | Dental program | $5,000 |
| Filling the Gap | Dental program | $5,000 |
| Haitian Health Foundation | Dental program | $5,000 |
| Institute of Healthcare Management | Dental program | $5,000 |
| Oasis Free Clinics | Dental program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Teale
- Michael Schafhauser DDS
- Gary Lowder DDS
- Michael Perpich DDS
- Lynne Halik DDS
- Frank Buchholz
- Denise Habjan DDS
- Steve Hedlund DDS
- Howard Mark DMD
- Kevin Roach DDS
- Richard Sawers DDS
Questions people ask
Does Oral Health International Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oral Health International Foundation give?
$415,386 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Oral Health International Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Teale (Executive Director), Michael Schafhauser DDS (President), Gary Lowder DDS (Vice President) and Michael Perpich DDS (Treasurer) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Oral Health International Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and faith communities.