Private foundation · EIN 47-2316423 · Prior Lake, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Oakfish Foundation U-A-D 11-12-14

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $176K total, median $5,500. 90% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$176K
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in MN
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.4M

Grants paid in 2024

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lift UpHopkins, MNLift up local program$62K
Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MNScholarships$51K
Mn Adult & Teen ChallengeMinneapolis, MNSponsorship and to help fund a new center$28K
The Banyan FoundationMinneapolis, MNHigher ground scholarship$8,330
My Very Own BedMinneapolis, MNTo fund the dream kits necessary for one of the organization's programs$6,000
Bridges to BasicsSt Paul, MNTo support a program providing hygiene products$5,000
New Horizons FoundationColorado Springs, COTo support a school with scholarships and school supplies$5,000
Quincy HouseMounds View, MNProgram support$5,000
Bethel UniversitySt Paul, MNAnniversary pledge for university growth, women's soccer program, and men's hockey program$3,900
Northridge Fellowship ChurchRogers, MNTo help fund a mission trip$1,400

By state: Minnesota 9 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Oakfish Foundation U-A-D 11-12-14 is a private grantmaking foundation in Prior Lake, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Oakfish Foundation U-A-D 11-12-14 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Oakfish Foundation U-A-D 11-12-14 give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $176K across 10 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does Oakfish Foundation U-A-D 11-12-14 give?

Minnesota (9 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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