Private foundation · EIN 83-4113853 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Amber Oak 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $167K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$167K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Augustines Catholic CenterMoscow, IDTo help fund the courtyard remodel project$50K
St Marys Catholic ChurchMoscow, IDFor Church renovations$50K
Focus Evangelization FoundationGolden, COIn support of the missionary work at Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA$18K
St Marys Catholic Church of PotlatchPotlatch, IDFor the new Nativity set and Church renovations$16K
Children of the Immaculate HeartSan Diego, CAFor Anti-Human Trafficking Emergency Services$10K
St Marys Catholic ChurchMoscow, IDGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
St Marys Catholic ChurchMoscow, IDMoscow Food Bank - to purchase food for those in need in Moscow and the surrounding area$8,000
Potlatch Food PantryPotlatch, IDTo purchase food items for those in need in the Potlach and surrounding area$4,000
Palouse Care Network IncMoscow, IDSupport for pregnant women fund$1,000

By state: Idaho 7 · Colorado 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Amber Oak Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Amber Oak Foundation 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 Amber Oak Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $167K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Amber Oak Foundation give?

Idaho (7 grants), Colorado (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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