Blue Oak Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 94-3214373
Foundation Overview
Based in Pennington, NJ, Blue Oak Foundation has awarded 177 grants totaling $2,107,000 to organizations in District of Columbia, Massachusetts and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,500 to $50,000, with a median award of $8,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 24 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 33% in California and funding distributed across 14 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in San Jose (34%), Redwood City (10%), San Mateo (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 17% decrease over 5 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (71%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zamorano University Escuela Agricola | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Pan American | 2023 |
| Global Health Committee | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| The Little Sisters Fund Inc | $25,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Women's Justice Initiative | $5,000 | Miami Springs, FL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Wings (Women's Intern'l Ntwk Guatemalan | $50,000 | Pueblo, CO, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Antigua International Education Fdn Inc | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Idaho | $20,000 | Hailey, ID, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Fund For Global Human Rights | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Deep Springs Corporation | $10,000 | Dyer, NV, US | Support For Deep Springs | 2023 |
| Zamorano University Escuela Agricola | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Pan American | 2023 |
| Global Health Committee | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| The Little Sisters Fund Inc | $25,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Women's Justice Initiative | $5,000 | Miami Springs, FL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Wings (Women's Intern'l Ntwk Guatemalan | $50,000 | Pueblo, CO, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Antigua International Education Fdn Inc | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Idaho | $20,000 | Hailey, ID, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Fund For Global Human Rights | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Deep Springs Corporation | $10,000 | Dyer, NV, US | Support For Deep Springs | 2023 |
| Zamorano University Escuela Agricola | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Pan American | 2022 |
| Global Health Committee | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Earth Innovation Institute | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Women's Justice Initiative | $5,000 | Miami Springs, FL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Wings (women's International Network For | $50,000 | Pueblo, CO, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Alight | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Antigua International Education Fdn Inc | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Women's Refugee Commission | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Idaho | $20,000 | Hailey, ID, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Grameen Foundation Usa | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Fund For Global Human Rights | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Foundation For A College Education | $5,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| The Fistula Foundation | $15,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Western Environment Law Center | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Redwood City Education Foundation | $5,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Hip Housing Development Corporation | $5,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Advocates For Survivors Of Domestic | $5,000 | Hailey, ID, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Ravenswood Family Health Center | $5,000 | E Palo Alto, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Deep Springs Corporation | $5,000 | Dyer, NV, US | Support For Deep Springs | 2022 |
| Zamorano University Escuela Agricola | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Pan American | 2022 |
| Global Health Committee | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Earth Innovation Institute | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Women's Justice Initiative | $5,000 | Miami Springs, FL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Wings (Women's International Network For | $50,000 | Pueblo, CO, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Alight | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Antigua International Education Fdn Inc | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Women's Refugee Commission | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Idaho | $20,000 | Hailey, ID, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Grameen Foundation Usa | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Fund For Global Human Rights | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Foundation For A College Education | $5,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| The Fistula Foundation | $15,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Western Environment Law Center | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Redwood City Education Foundation | $5,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Hip Housing Development Corporation | $5,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Advocates For Survivors Of Domestic | $5,000 | Hailey, ID, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Ravenswood Family Health Center | $5,000 | E Palo Alto, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Deep Springs Corporation | $5,000 | Dyer, NV, US | Support For Deep Springs | 2022 |
| Zamorano University Escuela Agricola | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Pan American | 2022 |
| Global Health Committee | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Earth Innovation Institute | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Women's Justice Initiative | $5,000 | Miami Springs, FL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Wings (Women's International Network For | $50,000 | Pueblo, CO, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Alight | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Antigua International Education Fdn Inc | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Women's Refugee Commission | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Idaho | $20,000 | Hailey, ID, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Grameen Foundation Usa | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Fund For Global Human Rights | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Foundation For A College Education | $5,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| The Fistula Foundation | $15,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Western Environment Law Center | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Redwood City Education Foundation | $5,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Hip Housing Development Corporation | $5,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Advocates For Survivors Of Domestic | $5,000 | Hailey, ID, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Ravenswood Family Health Center | $5,000 | E Palo Alto, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Deep Springs Corporation | $5,000 | Dyer, NV, US | Support For Deep Springs | 2022 |
| Chewonki Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Wiscasset, ME, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Democracy Now Productions Inc | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Zamorano University Escuela Agricola | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Pan American | 2021 |
| Global Health Committee | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| High Country News | $2,000 | Paonia, CO, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Earth Innovation Institute | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Women's Justice Initiative | $5,000 | Miami Springs, FL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Wings (women's International Network For | $50,000 | Pueblo, CO, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Women's Refugee Commission | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Adelante Alabama Worker Center | $2,000 | Hoover, AL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Idaho | $20,000 | Hailey, ID, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Northern California Vipassana Center | $2,000 | Cobb, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Hunger Coalition Of Blaine County Inc | $3,000 | Bellevue, ID, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Grameen Foundation Usa | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Fund For Global Human Rights | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Foundation For A College Education | $5,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| The Fistula Foundation | $15,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Western Environment Law Center | $5,000 | Eugene, OR, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Kqed | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Redwood City Education Foundation | $5,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Hip Housing Development Corporation | $5,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Tompkins Conservation | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Ravenswood Family Health Center | $5,000 | E Palo Alto, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Deep Springs Corporation | $5,000 | Dyer, NV, US | Support For Deep Springs | 2021 |
| Msf Us | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Chewonki Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Wiscasset, ME, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Democracy Now Productions Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Zamorano University Escuela Agricola | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Pan American | 2020 |
| Global Health Committee | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights Inc | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Women's Justice Initiative | $5,000 | Miami Springs, FL, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Wings (women's International Network For | $50,000 | Pueblo, CO, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of Orange | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Alight | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Antigua International Education Fdn Inc | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Women's Refugee Commission | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Adelante Alabama Worker Center | $2,000 | Hoover, AL, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Northern California Vipassana Center | $4,000 | Cobb, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Blaine County Hunger Coalition Inc | $3,000 | Bellevue, ID, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Grameen Foundation Usa | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Fund For Global Human Rights | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Foundation For A College Education | $5,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| The Fistula Foundation | $15,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Kqed | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | $15,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Redwood City Education Foundation | $10,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Hip Housing Development Corporation | $5,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| The Advocates For Survivors Of | $5,000 | Hailey, ID, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Conservacion Patagonica | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| South County Community Health | $5,000 | E Palo Alto, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Deep Springs Corporation | $5,000 | Dyer, NV, US | Support For Deep Springs | 2020 |
| Chewonki Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Wiscasset, ME, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Democracy Now Productions Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Zamarano University | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Pan American | 2018 |
| Global Health Committee | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| High Country News | $1,500 | Paonia, CO, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Women's Justice Initiative | $2,000 | Miami Springs, FL, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of Orange | $3,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| American Refugee Committee | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Wings Program Inc | $30,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Antigua International Education | $50,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Women's Refugee Commission | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Adelante Alabama Worker Center | $2,000 | Hoover, AL, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Idaho | $15,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Blaine County Hunger Coalition Inc | $1,500 | Bellevue, ID, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Fund For Global Human Rights | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| The Fistula Foundation | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Northern California Public | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Kqed Radio | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | $30,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Redwood City Education Foundation | $10,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Hip Housing Development Corporation | $3,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Conservacion Patagonica | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| South County Community Health | $5,000 | E Palo Alto, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2018 |
| Deep Springs Corporation | $10,000 | Dyer, NV, US | Support For Deep Springs | 2018 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 94-3214373 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1532 Pennington, NJ 08534-0691 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Blue Oak Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | E Kirk Neely |
|---|---|
| Sec/treasurer | Holly E Myers |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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- 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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