Private foundation · EIN 81-2972734 · Bethesda, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Sandra and Gilbert@oken 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: 11 grants paid, $100K total, median $5,000. 27% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$100K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MD
27%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Suburban Hospital FoundationBethesda, MDEmergency department modernization and nursing excellence$50K
The International Performing Arts FoundationRye, NHTo establish an in-residence program in cuba for young dancers with limited means from the around the world.$10K
Brandeis National CommitteeWaltham, MAAssist organization with its stated goal.$5,000
Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NYAssist organization with its stated goal.$5,000
Jewish Social Service AgencyRockville, MDAssist organization with its stated goal.$5,000
Studio TheatreWashington, DCAssist organization with its stated goal.$5,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLAssist organization with its stated goal.$5,000
Jra CraftWashington, DCAssist organization with its stated goal.$5,000
PBS FoundationArlington, VAAssist organization with its stated goal.$5,000
Humane Rescue AllianceWashington, DCAssist organization with its stated goal.$2,500
Friends of All Critters at Shelters IncPotomac, MDAssist organization with its stated goal.$2,500

By state: Maryland 3 · District of Columbia 3 · New Hampshire 1 · Massachusetts 1 · New York 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

The Sandra and Gilbert@oken Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bethesda, Maryland, administered in care of Sandra Oken, 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.

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Does The Sandra and Gilbert@oken 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 The Sandra and Gilbert@oken Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $100K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Sandra and Gilbert@oken Foundation give?

Maryland (3 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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