The Oak Foundation USA
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-3321196 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300,000 and $500,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JILL BERNABO |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 VILCOM CENTER DRIVE SUITE 340, CHAPEL HILL NC 27514 |
| Phone | 9199510585 |
| Form and materials | UNSOLICITED GRANTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT HTTPS://OAKFND.ORG/SUBMIT-ENQUIRY/ |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS; SCHOLARSHIPS OR TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE OR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES; RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES; ELECTION CAMPAIGNS; EXCEPT IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES OR IN ZIMBABWE, WE GENERALLY DO NOT PROVIDE PROGRAMME GRANTS UNDER USD 25,000. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
85% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | To support hcf's vision of an equitable and vibrant hawaii, where all island communities thrive. | $4,598,750 |
| Cast Inc | Lynnfield, MA | To provide core support to cast in its work to transform education design and practice in the US. | $500,000 |
| Upstream USA Inc | Boston, MA | To provide core support to upstream US to transform contraceptive care in health centers in the US. | $500,000 |
| The Army of Survivors Inc | Lansing, MI | To provide core support to raise awareness, accountability, and transparency on the issue of sexual violence against athletes in the united… | $390,000 |
| New Teacher Center | Santa Cruz, CA | To provide support to the new teacher center, based in california, to pilot innovative professional teaching that equips teachers and staff… | $353,570 |
| Proteus Fund | New York, NY | To provide core support to puentes, a communications hub in latin america. | $300,000 |
| Student U | Durham, NC | To help students and families in durham thrive through ongoing academic and personal support. | $250,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student U | Durham, NC | To help students and families in durham thrive through ongoing academic and personal support. | $1,000,000 |
| The Army of Survivors Inc | Lansing, MI | To provide core support to raise awareness, accountability, and transparency on the issue of sexual violence against athletes in the united… | $680,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,892,320 | 9 |
| 2024 | $7,423,074 | 9 |
| 2023 | $12,492,180 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612039349100951
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3321196
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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