Oumu Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 94-3381286 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,600.
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
64% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cal Fund UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Support nonprofit activities - engineering fund | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Boulder, CO | Support nonprofit activities | $2,500 |
| University of Illinois | Urbana, IL | Support nonprofit activities | $2,500 |
| Del Mar Schools Education Foundatio | San Diego, CA | Support nonprofit activities | $1,600 |
| San Diego French American School | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable purpose | $800 |
| Alliance Francaise of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Support nonprofit activities | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Champaign, IL | Support nonprofit activities | $500 |
| Urbana Parks Foundation | Urbana, IL | Support nonprofit activities | $500 |
| Urbana Free Library Foundation | Urbana, IL | Support nonprofit activities | $500 |
| Chicago Architecture Center | Chicago, IL | Support nonprofit activities | $300 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Support nonprofit activities | $250 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Institute | New York, NY | Support nonprofit activities | $250 |
| Adopt a Classroom Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Support nonprofit activities | $225 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support nonprofit activities | $210 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($1,535). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,170 | 20 |
| 2023 | $18,550 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502779349100505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3381286
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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