How to apply
The oak hill fund utilizes an on-line grants management system. Potential grantees may submit application materials per written guidelines found at www.oakhillfund.org. Contact: The Oak Hill Fund, Po Box 1624, Charlottesville, Va, 4342200083 Deadlines: Restrictions: Grants are made only to organizations exempt from tax under irc section 501(c)(3).
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 133 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $5.8M; Part I reports $4.8M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albemarle Housing Improvement ProgramCharlottesville, VA | For the continued investment in critical rehab and energy-efficiency efforts in charlottesville, resulting in the completion of five or mor… | $200K |
| Albemarle Housing Improvement ProgramCharlottesville, VA | For the continued investment in critical rehab and energy-efficiency efforts in charlottesville, resulting in the completion of five or mor… | $200K |
| Book TrustDenver, CO | To advance literacy skills for prek-5th grade students enrolled in title 1 elementary schools in metro denver and the faison center during… | $200K |
| Book TrustDenver, CO | To advance literacy skills for prek-5th grade students enrolled in title 1 elementary schools in metro denver and the faison center during… | $200K |
| Piedmont Housing AllianceCharlottesville, VA | To incorporate a holistic strategy of solar and passive house design and construction principles into phase 2 of friendship court's redevel… | $150K |
| Piedmont Housing AllianceCharlottesville, VA | To incorporate a holistic strategy of solar and passive house design and construction principles into phase 2 of friendship court's redevel… | $150K |
| The American Chestnut FoundationAsheville, NC | To restore the american chestnut to its native range, specifically to support the recurrent genomic selection (rgs) program in which bioinf… | $150K |
| Healthy Reefs for Healthy PeopleFort Lauderdale, FL | To support activities related to the development and distribution of the 2026 reef health report card: 1) convening the regional partners m… | $140K |
| Whole Women's HealthCharlottesville, VA | General support | $125K |
| Blue Ridge Abortion FundCharlottesville, VA | To expand abortion access in virginia by 1) providing financial and logistical assistance to abortion seekers and 2) funding the salaries a… | $100K |
| Denver Public Schools FoundationDenver, CO | Continued support for the a to z fund which provides grants to teachers for programs and activities outside the school's budget. | $100K |
| Denver Public Schools FoundationDenver, CO | Continued support for the a to z fund which provides grants to teachers for programs and activities outside the school's budget. | $100K |
| New River Abortion Access FundChristiansburg, VA | To establish and maintain a professional team dedicated to providing support to callers seeking assistance in obtaining an abortion. | $100K |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky MountainsDenver, CO | Continued support for the responsible sex education institute (rsei) which provides intentional and comprehensive sex education. | $100K |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky MountainsDenver, CO | Continued support for the responsible sex education institute (rsei) which provides intentional and comprehensive sex education. | $100K |
| Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VA | 1) to accelerate the retirement of the remaining coal-fired power plants in their six states through advocacy at state utility commission p… | $100K |
| Virginia Conservation NetworkRichmond, VA | To coordinate the environmental community on clean water and climate and energy goals by facilitating strategic action (including the commo… | $90K |
| Women's Emergency NetworkMiami, FL | To help floridians with logistical and financial barriers access the reproductive healthcare they need, including abortion, miscarriage tre… | $90K |
| Public Health InstituteOakland, CA | To support the access bridge initiative, created to fill gaps in reproductive healthcare in emergency departments (eds) across the us, espe… | $85K |
| States NewsroomChapel Hill, NC | To fund virginia mercury's energy & environment reporter. | $82K |
| DC Abortion FundWashington, DC | To support callers across the country seeking abortion care later than 20 weeks in pregnancy: dcaf works with local clinics to to ensure fu… | $80K |
| Environmental Integrity ProjectWashington, DC | To ensure environmental benefits are realized through the water quality certification reconsideration process required by the u.s. court of… | $80K |
| Habitat for Humanity Virginia (new Ein)Charlottesville, VA | To partner with harrisonburg nonprofit, givesolar, to install solar panels on 53 habitat homes across three affiliates (virginia (14), mary… | $80K |
| Local Energy Alliance ProgramCharlottesville, VA | To support the solar bridge program, which will provide financial and technical support to help lmi single-family households in charlottesv… | $80K |
| Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance ProjectSanta Monica, CA | To provide financial assistance to low-income patients seeking legal abortion, emergency contraception, and abortion pills by mail in south… | $80K |
| A Step Ahead Foundation Tri-CitiesJohnson City, TN | To cover the costs of clinic services that provide free birth control to clients, enabling clinic partners of three a step ahead affiliates… | $75K |
| Appalachian VoicesCharlottesville, VA | To continue virginia's clean energy transition by 1) helping to decarbonize utilities of every size while also using the current opportunit… | $75K |
| Bay Islands Conservation AssociationSt Petersburg, FL | To support an integrated program to reduce land-based sources of marine pollution in the bay islands of honduras through education, citizen… | $75K |
| Chesapeake Climate Action NetworkTakoma Park, MD | To tackle climate change at the state level by 1) bringing data centers to the forefront of climate discussion; 2) building the pro-solar m… | $75K |
| Coral Reef AllianceSan Francisco, CA | To support work with partners to: 1) build community capacity for sustainable wastewater management; 2) expand access to accurate, timely,… | $75K |
| Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper AssociationWrightsville, PA | To support bacteria monitoring programs, communications, marketing, and grantwriting consultants, and work related to the relicensing of th… | $75K |
| Memphis Center for Reproductive Health (dba Choices Center for ReproductiveMemphis, TN | To support the salary of the billing & coding and financial assistance coordinator and fortify choices' internal patient assistance fund, e… | $75K |
| National Latina Institute for Reproductive JusticeNew York, NY | To 1) equip latines as reproductive justice leaders in their communities through continued basebuilding, community education, leadership tr… | $75K |
| Roatan Marine Park InternationalAustin, TX | To support 1) research into coral restoration methods, 2) communications and outreach to disseminate results and educate on techniques, and… | $75K |
| Solar United NeighborsWashington, DC | To support the deployment of and improved access to modern grid technologies (solar, battery storage, electric vehicles (evs)) for rural, l… | $75K |
| Studio Two ThreeRichmond, VA | To support phase ii of the manchester neighborhood resilience project- a multiphase effort to transform a 1930s school building into a clim… | $75K |
| Chesapeake Legal AllianceAnnapolis, MD | To accelerate progress toward the bay tmdl and agreement goals through four initiatives: 1) reducing direct loading to surface waters by in… | $70K |
| James River AssociationRichmond, VA | To support their many initiatives to protect and improve the health of the james river, including: 1) advocacy for state funding for natura… | $70K |
| Wv FreeCharleston, WV | To support 1) provider and community education (e.g. contraceptive counseling, comprehensive pregnancy options, and reproductive coercion),… | $70K |
| Canary MediaBoulder, CO | In early 2025, energy new network's full team will merge with canary media and continue their southeast reporting program aiming to 1) prod… | $60K |
| Emergency Medical Assistance IncPalm Beach Gardens, FL | To provide practical support (transportation, lodging, food, etc.) for at least ninety people seeking abortion assistance in florida. | $60K |
| The Longleaf AllianceAndalusia, AL | To 1) enhance targeted technical assistance delivery for landowners to restore longleaf pine, 2) expand and update the arcgis field app and… | $59K |
| Potomac RiverkeeperWashington, DC | To support both general operations and flagship programs, which include enforcement actions, unpermitted discharges, investigation of and r… | $55K |
| Community Climate CollaborativeCharlottesvle, VA | To support local businesses working to lower their carbon footprint and operating costs by providing low or no-cost technical expertise. sp… | $50K |
| Generation180Charlottesville, VA | To speed the adoption of electric vehicles, solar panels, and induction stoves (energize your life: southeast) by deploying the following s… | $50K |
| Loaves & Fishes Food PantryCharlottesville, VA | To provide a week's worth of groceries to anyone who comes to the pantry for help. each household is provided a week's worth of groceries i… | $50K |
| Neo Philanthropy (reproaction)New York, NY | To support their self-managed abortion campaign in southeastern states. work will include: 1) hosting small house parties where an experien… | $50K |
| Rivanna Conservation AllianceCharlottesville, VA | To support programs aimed at improving water quality in the rivanna river watershed. specifically to: 1) monitor water quality, evaluate co… | $50K |
| Tba FundSafety Harbor, FL | To promote access to reproductive healthcare in the tampa bay area by covering abortion clinic appointment costs for patients who cannot af… | $50K |
| Wesley Housing Development CorporationAlexandria, VA | To support the solar installation at one hawaii apartments, a new 70-unit affordable housing community under construction in washington, dc. | $50K |
| Women's Rights and Empowerment NetworkColumbia, SC | To advance reproductive freedom through education, research, coalition-building, and community engagement in south carolina. | $45K |
| Bay Journal Media IncMayo, MD | To produce and distribute independent environmental news that engages residents of virginia and pennsylvania in efforts to protect the ches… | $40K |
| Chesapeake ConservancyAnnapolis, MD | To support rapid stream de-listing in pennsylvania. specifically to cover "last mile" implementation expenses critical to installing ripari… | $40K |
| Electrify DCWashington, DC | To support the demonstration homes project pilot year. edc will partner with 20 low- to middle-income homeowners to fully decarbonize their… | $40K |
| Grace Reproductive Health ServicesMc Lean, VA | To expand service hours to evenings and saturdays, and to provide more transportation support to patients. funds would cover the costs of m… | $40K |
| Jefferson Area Board for AgingCharlottesville, VA | Continued support the friends in schools helping (fish) program, an intergenerational mentoring program that provides volunteer mentors to… | $40K |
| Mothers Out FrontBoston, MA | To support mom-led campaigns in virginia and north carolina to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy and advance clim… | $40K |
| Progress Florida Education InstituteSt Petersburg, FL | To support the floridians for reproductive freedom action campaign, which aims to manage and expand the reach of the floridians for reprodu… | $40K |
| Upstate ForeverGreenville, SC | To support grassroots resistance to harmful energy projects, advance equitable energy policy, and influence regulatory outcomes at the psc.… | $40K |
| Feeding GreeneStanardsville, VA | To address the overall food shortage, particularly in protein items, by purchasing eggs, backpack program foods, and low sodium-sugar items… | $35K |
By state: Virginia 66 · Colorado 9 · Florida 7 · District of Columbia 8 · Maryland 10 · North Carolina 5
About this foundation
Oak Hill Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlottesvle, Virginia, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Oak Hill Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The oak hill fund utilizes an on-line grants management system. Potential grantees may submit application materials per written guidelines found at www.oakhillfund.org. Deadlines: See statement for line 2a.
How much does Oak Hill Fund give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $5.8M across 133 grants, a median of $30K.
Where does Oak Hill Fund give?
Virginia (66 grants), Colorado (9 grants), Florida (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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