Private foundation · EIN 81-0737438 · Belmont, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Oakfield Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $215K total, median $25K. 43% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$215K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MA
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Hope for Fertility FoundationPleasant Grove, UTFunding of Charitable Operations$50K
Brain & Behavior Research FoundationNew York, NYFunding of Charitable Operations$50K
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALFunding of Charitable Operations$40K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCFunding of Charitable Operations$25K
Pine Street InnBoston, MAFunding of Charitable Operations$20K
Horizons for Homeless ChildrenRoxbury, MAFunding of Charitable Operations$20K
Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MAFunding of Charitable Operations$10K

By state: Utah 1 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 3 · Alabama 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Oakfield Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Belmont, Massachusetts, administered in care of Anthony Vorlicek, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Oakfield Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Oakfield Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $215K across 7 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Oakfield Foundation give?

Utah (1 grants), New York (1 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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