Little Oak Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-4823024
Foundation Overview
Based in Cupertino, CA, Little Oak Foundation has awarded 69 grants totaling $34,103 to organizations in California, North Carolina and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5 to $1,500, with a median award of $500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 10 recipients (60%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
61% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Jose (50%), Cupertino (14%), Milpitas (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 196% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (29%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Little Oak Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Independent, Impartial Medical Humanitarian Assistance To The People Who Need It Most. | 2024 |
| Gofundme | $1,050 | San Diego, CA, US | To Provide A Platform That Empowers Individuals And Communities To Raise Funds For Causes They Are Passionate About, Fostering A Spirit Of Generosity And Support. | 2024 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | $500 | Milpitas, CA, US | To Offer Quality Adoptions, Affordable Spaying/neutering, Vaccinations And Microchipping Services, Pet Care Services And Education Programs To Enhance The Human-animal Bond. | 2024 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $518 | San Jose, CA, US | To Doing Whatever It Takes To End Hunger In Our Community. That Means Distributing Nutritious Food To Nearly Every Neighborhood In Silicon Valley, Leveraging Every Available Food Resource, And Collaborating With Organizations And People Who Share Our Belief That Hunger Is Unacceptable. Nutritious Food Is The Foundation For A Healthy, Productive Life. | 2024 |
| Samaritans Purse | $1,000 | Boone, NC, US | Help People In Need, Staff Members And Tractor Trailers Filled With Equipment And Supplies Are Now On The Ground In Hurricane-battered Areas Of Louisiana. | 2024 |
| United Cajun Navy | $1,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For Renowned For Its Swift And Selfless Responses During Natural Disasters. Originating From The Cajun Region Of Louisiana, This Volunteer-driven Group Gained National Recognition During The Aftermath Of Hurricane Katrina In 2005. | 2024 |
| Lightner Museum | $76 | Augustine, FL, US | To Enrich Lives And Inspire Curiosity By Offering An Immersive Experience Of Art, Architecture, History, And Design, Particularly Focusing On The Gilded Age. | 2024 |
| Hot Chips | $60 | Stanford, CA, US | As One Of The Semiconductor Industrys Leading Conferences On High-performance Microprocessors And Related Integrated Circuits. The Conference Is Held Once A Year In August In The Center Of The Worlds Capital Of Electronics Activity, Silicon Valley. | 2024 |
| Filoli | $216 | Woodside, CA, US | For A Vibrant Landscape Of The Bay Area, Situated On The Unceded Ancestral Lands Of The Ramaytush Ohlone, In Woodside, California. The Estate Boasts 654 Acres Of Beauty Nestled Along The Slopes Of Californias Coastal Range. Originally Built As A Private Residence In 1917, Filoli Was Opened To The Public In 1975 As A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization And Site Of The National Trust For Historic Preservation. | 2024 |
| Goodwill Of Silicon Valley | $1,000 | Santa Clara, CA, US | To Support Our Employees, Our Customers, And People With Challenging Barriers To Employment; To Raise Their Standard Of Living And Improve Their Lives Through Our Services And Social Enterprise. | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Independent, Impartial Medical Humanitarian Assistance To The People Who Need It Most. | 2023 |
| Jaacuc | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | To Enhance The Sense Of Togetherness Between Alumni Of Chinese Universities In Northen California Through Organizing Or Participating In A Variety Of Academic, Cultural, Service-oriented Activities And Events. The Organization Intends To Accomplish Its Exempt Purpose By Encouraging Contact And Communication Among Chinese Universities Alumni In Northern California. | 2023 |
| California Line Dance Association O | $360 | San Jose, CA, US | Dance For Health, Dance For Happiness, And Dance For A Colorful Life". | 2023 |
| Gofundme | $525 | San Diego, CA, US | To Provide A Platform That Empowers Individuals And Communities To Raise Funds For Causes They Are Passionate About, Fostering A Spirit Of Generosity And Support. | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Independent, Impartial Medical Humanitarian Assistance To The People Who Need It Most. | 2023 |
| Jaacuc | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | To Enhance The Sense Of Togetherness Between Alumni Of Chinese Universities In Northen California Through Organizing Or Participating In A Variety Of Academic, Cultural, Service-oriented Activities And Events. The Organization Intends To Accomplish Its Exempt Purpose By Encouraging Contact And Communication Among Chinese Universities Alumni In Northern California. | 2023 |
| California Line Dance Association O | $360 | San Jose, CA, US | Dance For Health, Dance For Happiness, And Dance For A Colorful Life". | 2023 |
| Gofundme | $525 | San Diego, CA, US | To Provide A Platform That Empowers Individuals And Communities To Raise Funds For Causes They Are Passionate About, Fostering A Spirit Of Generosity And Support. | 2023 |
| City Team | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | To Share Christs Unconditional And Redemptive Love By Caring For Immediate Needs And Enabling Lasting Solutions. | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | To Doing Whatever It Takes To End Hunger In Our Community. That Means Distributing Nutritious Food To Nearly Every Neighborhood In Silicon Valley, Leveraging Every Available Food Resource, And Collaborating With Organizations And People Who Share Our Belief That Hunger Is Unacceptable. Nutritious Food Is The Foundation For A Healthy, Productive Life. | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Independent, Impartial Medical Humanitarian Assistance To The People Who Need It Most. | 2022 |
| Project Hope | $250 | Washington, DC, US | For Power In The Hands Of Local Health Care Workers To Save Lives Across The Globe. | 2022 |
| Voices Project | $200 | New York, NY, US | To Raising Up The Voices Of People Whose Lives Are Affected By Addiction. From Direct Outreach To Civic & Community Engagement, We Focus On Centering Recovery And Engaging People In Advocacy In A New, Vital, And Meaningful Way. | 2022 |
| Jaacuc | $1,200 | San Jose, CA, US | To Enhance The Sense Of Togetherness Between Alumni Of Chinese Universities In Northen California Through Organizing Or Participating In A Variety Of Academic, Cultural, Service-oriented Activities And Events. The Organization Intends To Accomplish Its Exempt Purpose By Encouraging Contact And Communication Among Chinese Universities Alumni In Northern California. | 2022 |
| Cupertino Robotics | $200 | Cupertino, CA, US | To Be On Growing The Kids Who Join Our Program Into Mature Young Adults With Extensive Experience In Teamwork, Management, And Leadership. | 2022 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | $1,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | To Offer Quality Adoptions, Affordable Spaying/neutering, Vaccinations And Microchipping Services, Pet Care Services And Education Programs To Enhance The Human-animal Bond | 2022 |
| Hole In The Wall Gang Camp | $100 | Ashford, CT, US | To Providing A Different Kind Of Healing To Seriously Ill Children And Their Families, Free Of Charge. We Are A Community That Celebrates The Spirit Of Childhood, The Sound Of Laughter And The Feeling Of Endless Possibility. | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish International | $5 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For Children With Critical Illnesses By Granting Life-changing Wishes. | 2022 |
| City Team | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | To Share Christs Unconditional And Redemptive Love By Caring For Immediate Needs And Enabling Lasting Solutions. | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | To Doing Whatever It Takes To End Hunger In Our Community. That Means Distributing Nutritious Food To Nearly Every Neighborhood In Silicon Valley, Leveraging Every Available Food Resource, And Collaborating With Organizations And People Who Share Our Belief That Hunger Is Unacceptable. Nutritious Food Is The Foundation For A Healthy, Productive Life. | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Independent, Impartial Medical Humanitarian Assistance To The People Who Need It Most. | 2022 |
| Project Hope | $250 | Washington, DC, US | For Power In The Hands Of Local Health Care Workers To Save Lives Across The Globe. | 2022 |
| Voices Project | $200 | New York, NY, US | To Raising Up The Voices Of People Whose Lives Are Affected By Addiction. From Direct Outreach To Civic & Community Engagement, We Focus On Centering Recovery And Engaging People In Advocacy In A New, Vital, And Meaningful Way. | 2022 |
| Jaacuc | $1,200 | San Jose, CA, US | To Enhance The Sense Of Togetherness Between Alumni Of Chinese Universities In Northen California Through Organizing Or Participating In A Variety Of Academic, Cultural, Service-oriented Activities And Events. The Organization Intends To Accomplish Its Exempt Purpose By Encouraging Contact And Communication Among Chinese Universities Alumni In Northern California. | 2022 |
| Cupertino Robotics | $200 | Cupertino, CA, US | To Be On Growing The Kids Who Join Our Program Into Mature Young Adults With Extensive Experience In Teamwork, Management, And Leadership. | 2022 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | $1,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | To Offer Quality Adoptions, Affordable Spaying/neutering, Vaccinations And Microchipping Services, Pet Care Services And Education Programs To Enhance The Human-animal Bond | 2022 |
| Hole In The Wall Gang Camp | $100 | Ashford, CT, US | To Providing A Different Kind Of Healing To Seriously Ill Children And Their Families, Free Of Charge. We Are A Community That Celebrates The Spirit Of Childhood, The Sound Of Laughter And The Feeling Of Endless Possibility. | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish International | $5 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For Children With Critical Illnesses By Granting Life-changing Wishes. | 2022 |
| City Team | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | To Share Christs Unconditional And Redemptive Love By Caring For Immediate Needs And Enabling Lasting Solutions. | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | To Doing Whatever It Takes To End Hunger In Our Community. That Means Distributing Nutritious Food To Nearly Every Neighborhood In Silicon Valley, Leveraging Every Available Food Resource, And Collaborating With Organizations And People Who Share Our Belief That Hunger Is Unacceptable. Nutritious Food Is The Foundation For A Healthy, Productive Life. | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Independent, Impartial Medical Humanitarian Assistance To The People Who Need It Most. | 2022 |
| Project Hope | $250 | Washington, DC, US | For Power In The Hands Of Local Health Care Workers To Save Lives Across The Globe. | 2022 |
| Voices Project | $200 | New York, NY, US | To Raising Up The Voices Of People Whose Lives Are Affected By Addiction. From Direct Outreach To Civic & Community Engagement, We Focus On Centering Recovery And Engaging People In Advocacy In A New, Vital, And Meaningful Way. | 2022 |
| Jaacuc | $1,200 | San Jose, CA, US | To Enhance The Sense Of Togetherness Between Alumni Of Chinese Universities In Northen California Through Organizing Or Participating In A Variety Of Academic, Cultural, Service-oriented Activities And Events. The Organization Intends To Accomplish Its Exempt Purpose By Encouraging Contact And Communication Among Chinese Universities Alumni In Northern California. | 2022 |
| Cupertino Robotics | $200 | Cupertino, CA, US | To Be On Growing The Kids Who Join Our Program Into Mature Young Adults With Extensive Experience In Teamwork, Management, And Leadership. | 2022 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | $1,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | To Offer Quality Adoptions, Affordable Spaying/neutering, Vaccinations And Microchipping Services, Pet Care Services And Education Programs To Enhance The Human-animal Bond | 2022 |
| Hole In The Wall Gang Camp | $100 | Ashford, CT, US | To Providing A Different Kind Of Healing To Seriously Ill Children And Their Families, Free Of Charge. We Are A Community That Celebrates The Spirit Of Childhood, The Sound Of Laughter And The Feeling Of Endless Possibility. | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish International | $5 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For Children With Critical Illnesses By Granting Life-changing Wishes. | 2022 |
| City Team | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | To Share Christs Unconditional And Redemptive Love By Caring For Immediate Needs And Enabling Lasting Solutions. | 2021 |
| The Museum Of Modern Art | $50 | New York, NY, US | To Be A Catalyst For Experimentation, Learning, And Creativity, A Gathering Place For All, And A Home For Artists And Their Ideas. | 2021 |
| Revolutionary Spaces | $58 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Explore The American Struggle To Create And Sustain A Free Society, Singularly Evoked By Bostons Old South Meeting House And Old State House. We Steward These Buildings As Gathering Spaces For The Open Exchange Of Ideas And The Continuing Practice Of Democracy, Inspiring All Who Believe In The Power Of People To Govern Themselves. | 2021 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | $40 | Boston, MA, US | For An Art Museum In Boston, Massachusetts, Which Houses Significant Examples Of European, Asian, And American Art. Its Collection Includes Paintings, Sculpture, Tapestries, And Decorative Arts | 2021 |
| City Team | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | To Share Christs Unconditional And Redemptive Love By Caring For Immediate Needs And Enabling Lasting Solutions. | 2021 |
| The Museum Of Modern Art | $50 | New York, NY, US | To Be A Catalyst For Experimentation, Learning, And Creativity, A Gathering Place For All, And A Home For Artists And Their Ideas. | 2021 |
| Revolutionary Spaces | $58 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Explore The American Struggle To Create And Sustain A Free Society, Singularly Evoked By Bostons Old South Meeting House And Old State House. We Steward These Buildings As Gathering Spaces For The Open Exchange Of Ideas And The Continuing Practice Of Democracy, Inspiring All Who Believe In The Power Of People To Govern Themselves. | 2021 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | $40 | Boston, MA, US | For An Art Museum In Boston, Massachusetts, Which Houses Significant Examples Of European, Asian, And American Art. Its Collection Includes Paintings, Sculpture, Tapestries, And Decorative Arts | 2021 |
| City Team | $1,500 | San Jose, CA, US | To Share Christs Unconditional And Redemptive Love By Caring For Immediate Needs And Enabling Lasting Solutions. | 2020 |
| Samaritan Purse | $40 | Boone, NC, US | To Follow The Example Of Christ By Helping Those In Need And Proclaiming The Hope Of The Gospel. | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | To Provide Food For People In Need In Our Community. Also To Help Ensure That Those Who Need Food Have Access To It, We Operate A Multilingual Toll-free Hotline Where We Connect Callers With Food Programs In Their Neighborhood. | 2020 |
| Uc Bonanccal Garden | $29 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Enable The Garden To Offer Programs And Lectures, Conduct Tours, Engage In Research And Conversation Effort, And Open Gates To Visitors. | 2020 |
| Childrens Hospital | $200 | Menlo Park, CA, US | To Help The Hospital Perform In Daily Medical Supports. | 2020 |
| Forgotten People Connection Usa | $800 | San Jose, CA, US | To Provide Financial And Practical Support While Working Alongside The Poorest People Of Kenya, Uganda, And Rwanda. They Partner With The Forgotten Peoples Of The World To Create Sustainable Development Opportunities To Help These People Walk Out Of Poverty. | 2018 |
| Chs Choirs | $500 | Cupertino, CA, US | To Help Develop Singers With A Passion For Musical Excellence Under The Direction Of Dr. Joel Wilson. Money Are Also Donated To Help Various Events. | 2018 |
| Hyde Middle School | $360 | Cupertino, CA, US | For Student Success Comes From A Strong Partnership Between Home And School. | 2017 |
| Evergreen High School | $250 | San Jose, CA, US | Engages All Students In Rigorous, Creative, And Innovative Educational Experiences That Prepare Them To Advance The Global Community. | 2017 |
| National Junior Basketball | $73 | Irvine, CA, US | To Inspire Our Youth; Regardless Of Race, Color, Creed, Or National Origin. To Practice The Ideals Of Health, Citizenship And Character. To Implant The Game Elements Of Safety, Sanity, And Intelligent Supervision; And To Keep The Welfare Of The Player First, Foremost, And Entirely Free Of Adult Lust For Glory. To Emphasize Teamwork For All Participants. | 2017 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | Nonprofit Provider Of Food To Low-income Households | 2016 |
| Hyde Middle School | $1,000 | Cupertino, CA, US | For Student Success Comes From A Strong Partnership Between Home And School. | 2016 |
| Givedirect | $500 | New York, NY, US | Send Money Directly To People Living In Extreme Poverty. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-4823024 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 18650 CYNTHIA AVE Cupertino, CA 95014-3810 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Little Oak Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Ceo | Kuo-tsai Li |
|---|---|
| Secretary & Cfo | Pei-shan Liu |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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