Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc
The Friends of Oakland Foundation serves the broad community by evaluating and addressing community issues, promoting charitable giving, and connecting donors to the critical needs of the community.
Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc gave $351K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $351,172
- +107.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,167
- +77.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,000
- Total assets
- $2,807,221
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oakland Craig SCHL Foundation ($150K). Together the top 7 received $351K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 27 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 79% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2021) to $1.7M (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $351K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Craig SCHL Foundation Oakland, NE | Inclusive Playground | $150,000 |
| Oakland Housing Authority Oakland, NE | 4 Trees Roofing | $140,000 |
| Oakland Craig Public Schools Oakland, NE | Acoustic Panels | $20,970 |
| Oakland Fire Oakland, NE | Generator | $19,000 |
| American Legion Oakland, NE | Demo Legion Hall 2025 | $8,206 |
| City of Oakland Oakland, NE | Annual Distribution, Lynn Embry | $7,968 |
| Swedish Heritage Center Oakland, NE | Annual Distribution | $5,028 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,807,221 | $453,110 | $474,319 | $351,172 | 7 | $415,126 |
| 2024 | $2,828,430 | $390,506 | $240,503 | $169,464 | 6 | $245,097 |
| 2023 | $2,678,427 | $268,156 | $286,865 | $186,102 | 6 | $121,799 |
| 2022 | $2,697,136 | $2,222,701 | $1,764,579 | $1,711,596 | 5 | $38,627 |
| 2021 | $2,239,014 | $850,224 | $118,460 | $56,574 | 3 | $140,797 |
| 2020 | $1,507,250 | $556,184 | $127,038 | $98,096 | 5 | $25,253 |
About Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Oakland, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $351K. Net investment income was $415K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc is led by Susan Beckner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Beckner
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ashley Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeff Troupe
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jim Groth
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Moderow
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anna Anderson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jim Pelan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kate Richards
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kate Webster
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Rick Mulder
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Tammy Morphew
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Trish Johnson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Aaron Arlt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kiley Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brooke Cull
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc
How much does Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc give each year?
Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc gave $351K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $169K across 6 grants.
What is Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $19,000, and its average grant was $50,167, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc give grants?
Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, NE (7 grants).
Does Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Oakland Craig SCHL Foundation ($150,000), Oakland Housing Authority ($140,000) and Oakland Craig Public Schools ($20,970), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc?
Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $453K.
What is Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc's EIN?
Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0711028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
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