Private foundation · EIN 87-0891659 · Newton, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Oriental 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $208K total, median $58K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$208K
Median grant
$58K
Stays in MA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Charities Aid Foundation AmAlexandria, VATo centre for humanitarian dialogue (switzerland) for its peacemaking efforts$100K
The Asia SocietyNew York, NYTo support asia society france that connects asia/china with france and europe$58K
Fudan University EducationShanghai, CHTo support education and research development$50K

By state: Virginia 1 · New York 1 · INTL 1

About this foundation

Oriental Oak Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newton, Massachusetts, administered in care of Zhenghan Qi, 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 Oriental Oak 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 Oriental Oak Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $208K across 3 grants, a median of $58K.

Where does Oriental Oak Foundation give?

Virginia (1 grants), New York (1 grants), INTL (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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