Oarsmen Foundation
Invitation OnlyTorrance, California · EIN 33-0754362 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley, MA | Funds for charity | $250,000 |
| Rolling Hills Convenant Church | Rolling Hill Estates, CA | Funds for charity | $120,000 |
| Mustard Seed Faith Foundation | Beaverton, OR | Funds for charity | $100,000 |
| The River Church of the South Bay | Torrance, CA | Funds for charity | $100,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Funds for charity | $100,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Funds for charity | $75,000 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | Funds for charity | $50,000 |
| Informing America Foundation | Washington, DC | Funds for charity | $50,000 |
| International Justice Mission | Washington, DC | Funds for charity | $50,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Funds for charity | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Torrance, CA | Funds for charity | $50,000 |
| Beacon Light Mission | Wilmington, CA | Funds for charity | $40,000 |
| Peninsula Committee Children Hospit | Rolling Hills Estate, CA | Funds for charity | $40,000 |
| Torrance-South Bay YMCA | Torrance, CA | Funds for charity | $40,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Funds for charity | $30,000 |
| Torrance Police Foundation | Torrance, CA | Funds for charity | $25,000 |
| Biola University | LA Mirada, CA | Funds for charity | $20,000 |
| Community Bible Study | Colorado Springs, CO | Funds for charity | $20,000 |
| Community's Child | Harbor City, CA | Funds for charity | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Torrance, CA | Funds for charity | $20,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Funds for charity | $20,000 |
| Sowers International | Orange, CA | Funds for charity | $20,000 |
| Village Enterprise | San Carlos, CA | Funds for charity | $20,000 |
| Long Beach Rescue Mission | Long Beach, CA | Funds for charity | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Funds for charity | $15,000 |
| Project Mexico | Palos Verdes Estates, CA | Funds for charity | $15,000 |
| David Sliff Memorial Foundation | Hermosa Beach, CA | Funds for charity | $10,000 |
| Palos Verdes Art Center | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Funds for charity | $10,000 |
| Palos Verdes High School Booster Cl | Palos Verdes Estates, CA | Funds for charity | $10,000 |
| Peninsula Education Foundation | Palos Verdes Peninsu, CA | Funds for charity | $10,000 |
| Pvgc Scholarship Foundation | Palos Verdes Estates, CA | Funds for charity | $10,000 |
| Redondo Beach Police Foundation | Redondo Beach, CA | Funds for charity | $10,000 |
| Chamber Orchestra | Palos Verdes Pennisu, CA | Funds for charity | $5,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation Indian | Palm Desert, CA | Funds for charity | $5,000 |
| Fca Ministries | Carson, CA | Funds for charity | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Arava Institute | Newton Centre, MA | Funds for charity | $5,000 |
| Love Leo Rescue | Torrance, CA | Funds for charity | $5,000 |
| Jackson Hole Land Trust | Jackson, WY | Funds for charity | $1,000 |
| Penninsula Symphony Assoc | Palos Verdes Pennisu, CA | Funds for charity | $1,000 |
The return also lists 39 grants to individuals ($1,484,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,926,500 | 78 |
| 2023 | $2,412,400 | 82 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543169349103079
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0754362
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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