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THE OAK FOUNDATION USA
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133321196 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$828K
expenses
$72K
net assets
$3.0M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

The Oak Foundation USA is a private foundation based in New York that makes grants to support equity, education, and community development initiatives. It funds nonprofit organizations across the United States and select international contexts, with a focus on underserved populations. The foundation provides general and program-specific support to organizations working in literacy, teacher development, climate policy, and social justice.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Climate and Energy Solutions
Supports research and policy development to address climate and energy challenges, particularly in India.
Core Support Grants
Provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations to strengthen their operations and programmatic impact.
Education Innovation
Supports initiatives that transform education design and practice, including teacher development and inclusive learning models.
Literacy for All
Funds efforts to improve children's literacy by ensuring access to books and parental support in under-resourced communities.
Reproductive Health Access
Provides support to organizations advancing reproductive health and rights in the United States.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 2 activities
    • Funding grassroots organizing for low-income and homeless communities in NYC
      Funds VOCAL-NY to build collective voice among low-income and homeless individuals in New York City toward healthier and more just communities.
    • Funding social innovation to improve lives of marginalized people in the US
      Funds Arc4Justice Inc (Center for Social Innovation) to improve the lives of marginalized and vulnerable populations in the United States through systemic change and innovation.
  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Funding community development and equity initiatives in Hawaii
      Funds the Hawaii Community Foundation to support community thriving, inspire generosity, advocate for equity, and invest in community development in Hawaii.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding core operations of Puente via intermediary support
      Funds Puente through the Proteus Fund to provide core operational support for its work advancing immigrant rights and social justice.
  • Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funding literacy programs for under-resourced children in North Carolina
      Funds Book Harvest to transform literacy by ensuring children have access to books and parents receive support, focusing on under-resourced communities in North Carolina.
  • Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 1 activity
    • Funding reproductive health advocacy through Upstream USA
      Funds Upstream USA Inc to advance its work promoting reproductive health and autonomy in the United States.
  • Climate Change Research and Advocacy Funding 1 activity
    • Funding science and technology policy solutions for India's climate challenges
      Funds Harvard College to develop science and technology-oriented policy solutions addressing India’s climate and energy challenges.
  • Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
    • Funding teacher professional development for students with learning differences
      Funds New Teacher Center to pilot innovative professional development programs that support teachers working with students who have learning differences.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding Universal Design for Learning to transform education
      Funds CAST Inc to advance Universal Design for Learning, creating fair and inclusive learning experiences globally and transforming education design and practice in the US.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$828K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$828K100%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$72K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$7.42M
balance sheet
Total assets$17.36M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$2.97M
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -51.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • CAROLINE TURNER — PRESIDENT/TREASURER/TRUSTEE
  • KRISTIAN PARKER — TRUSTEE
  • NATALIE PARKER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Arc4Justice Inc Partner — Receives support for its Center for Social Innovation to improve the lives of marginalized and vulnerable people.
  • Book Harvest Partner — Receives grant funding to advance literacy for under-resourced children in North Carolina.
  • CAST Inc Partner — Receives core support grants to transform education design and practice using Universal Design for Learning.
  • Hawaii Community Foundation Partner — Receives grant funding to support community development and equity in Hawaii.
  • New Teacher Center Partner — Receives funding to pilot professional development programs for teachers supporting students with learning differences.
  • President & Fellows of Harvard College Partner — Receives funding to develop science and technology-oriented policy solutions for India's climate and energy challenges.
  • Proteus Fund Partner — Receives funding designated for Puente.
  • Upstream USA Inc Partner — Receives core support for its work in the US.
  • VOCAL-NY Partner — Receives general support to build collective voice among low-income and homeless individuals in New York City.