Les Oiseaux Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Les Oiseaux Foundation is a private foundation in Redmond, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,270 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $500 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$59,270
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,900 the year before.
59% 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 | $48,130 | 12 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $49,900 | 15 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $59,270 | 27 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Les Oiseaux 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.
What Les Oiseaux Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $31,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $12,000 |
| Washington | 6 | $8,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $2,620 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $1,750 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $550 |
| New York | 2 | $550 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $15,000 |
| Friends Central School | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $15,000 |
| United Way of the Low Country | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $12,000 |
| Ohio University Foundation | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $2,500 |
| Bear Creek School | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $2,000 |
| Evergreen Health Foundation | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $2,000 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer Center | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $2,000 |
| Ardmore United Methodist Church | To promote and support the religious exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Northwest Division | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $1,000 |
| Trinity United Methodist Church | To promote and support the religious exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross of la | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $500 |
| KBTC Public Television | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $500 |
| Stewardship Partners | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $500 |
| UNICEF USA | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $500 |
| Manna | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $200 |
| The Cleveland Orchestra | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $120 |
| Heifer International | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $100 |
| Shriners Childrens Hospital | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $100 |
| American Parkinson Disease | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $50 |
| American Heart Association | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $50 |
| Obama Foundation | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $50 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $50 |
| Planned Parenthood | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth B Dunn
- Pamela R Dunn
- Brett Dunn
- Amy Dunn
Questions people ask
Does Les Oiseaux Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Les Oiseaux Foundation give?
$59,270 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Les Oiseaux Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth B Dunn (Trustee/Part Time), Pamela R Dunn (Trustee/Part Time), Brett Dunn (Trustee/Part Time) and Amy Dunn (Trustee/Part Time).
What does Les Oiseaux Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.