The Joyce Carol Oates Foundation Inc Fka the Or Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPrinceton, New Jersey · EIN 22-3770822 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$25K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$396K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
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
65% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bard College | Annandaleonhudson, NY | To their general fund | $2,000 |
| The Watershed Institute | Pennington, NJ | To their general fund | $2,000 |
| The World Theatre | Kearney, NE | To their general fund | $2,000 |
| Salmagundi Club | New York, NY | To their general fund | $2,000 |
| Lockport Public Library | Lockport, NY | To their general fund | $2,000 |
| New Literary Project | Oakland, CA | To their general fund | $2,000 |
| Flabush Cats Inc | Brooklyn, NY | To their general fund | $2,000 |
| American Humanist Society | Washington, DC | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| American Philosophical Association | Philadelphia, PA | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| Centurion Ministries | Princeton, NJ | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| Pushcart Prize Fellowships Inc | Wainscott, NY | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| Save a Friend to Homeless Animals | Skillman, NJ | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| Woodstock Farm Sanctuary | High Falls, NY | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| Wrti Radio | Philadelphia, PA | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| Friends and Foundation of the Princeton Public Library Inc | Princeton, NJ | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| Princeton University Concert | Princeton, NJ | To their general fund | $1,000 |
| Garden Theatre | Winter Garden, FL | To their general fund | $500 |
| Pennington First Aid Squad | Pennington, NJ | To their general fund | $500 |
| Tabb'y Place a Cat Sanctuary | Ringoes, NJ | To their general fund | $500 |
| Jefferson Market Garden | New York, NY | To their general fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $22,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349102098
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3770822
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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