Les Oiseaux Foundation
Les Oiseaux Foundation is a private foundation based in Redmond, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations for educational, charitable, and religious exempt purposes.
Les Oiseaux Foundation at a glance
In short: Les Oiseaux Foundation gave $59K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,270
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,195
- -34.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $213,971
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Les Oiseaux Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing lists Kenneth Dunn as the contact; form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Kenneth Dunn
Mailing address: 9445 255Th Avenue Ne, Redmond, WA 98053
Phone: (610) 574-0171
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Les Oiseaux Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business ($15K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (52%), South Carolina (20%), and Washington (13%). Other reported shares were Ohio (4%) and the District of Columbia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Les Oiseaux Foundation gives
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2021) to $59K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business Pittsburgh, PA | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $15,000 |
| Friends Central School Wynnewood, PA | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $15,000 |
| United Way of the Low Country Hilton Head Island, SC | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $12,000 |
| Ohio University Foundation Athens, OH | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $2,500 |
| Bear Creek School Redmond, WA | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $2,000 |
| Evergreen Health Foundation Kirkland, WA | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $2,000 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer Center Seattle, WA | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $2,000 |
| Ardmore United Methodist Church Ardmore, PA | To promote and support the religious exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Northwest Division Seattle, WA | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | To promote and support the charitable exempt purpose pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the recipient. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $213,971 | $69,236 | $63,931 | $59,270 | 27 | $62,330 | $69,236 | $94,307 |
| 2024 | $208,666 | $108,691 | $57,711 | $49,900 | 15 | $52,640 | $108,691 | $82,988 |
| 2023 | $210,950 | $11,902 | $52,137 | $48,130 | 12 | $49,601 | $11,902 | $63,593 |
| 2022 | $210,950 | $10,834 | $48,450 | $46,500 | 5 | $48,171 | $10,834 | $58,808 |
| 2021 | $234,259 | $45,881 | $28,296 | $23,000 | 5 | $26,208 | $45,881 | $65,170 |
| 2020 | $216,397 | $102,500 | $54,972 | $50,500 | 11 | — | $102,500 | $48,779 |
| 2019 | $228,881 | $10,266 | $43,597 | $39,250 | 15 | — | $10,266 | $40,648 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Les Oiseaux Foundation reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grant purposes include educational, charitable, and religious exempt purposes. Supported organizations include schools and universities, health and social-service charities, and churches.
Among the grantees, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Stewardship Partners says it helps private landowners restore and preserve Washington’s natural landscapes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $59,270. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $15,000, with a median of $500.
The largest reported grants were $15,000 each to Carnegie Mellon University – Tepper School of Business and Friends Central School, and $12,000 to United Way of the Low Country. Other notable grants included $2,500 to Ohio University Foundation; $2,000 each to Bear Creek School, Evergreen Health Foundation, and Fred Hutch Cancer Center; and $1,000 each to Ardmore United Methodist Church, Salvation Army Northwest Division, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Trinity United Methodist Church, and Alzheimer’s Disease Research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists four trustees, each with the role “Trustee/Part Time”: Kenneth B. Dunn, Pamela R. Dunn, Brett Dunn, and Amy Dunn.
Les Oiseaux Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Dunn
Trustee & Part Time
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brett Dunn
Trustee & Part Time
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kenneth B. Dunn
Trustee & Part Time
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela R. Dunn
Trustee & Part Time
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Chester Spatt (2019–2021) — Trustee & Part Time
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Les Oiseaux Foundation
How much does Les Oiseaux Foundation give each year?
Les Oiseaux Foundation gave $59K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 15 grants.
What is Les Oiseaux Foundation's typical grant size?
Les Oiseaux Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,195, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Les Oiseaux Foundation give grants?
Les Oiseaux Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (20%) and Washington (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Seattle, WA (3 grants) and Hagerstown, MD (2 grants).
Does Les Oiseaux Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Les Oiseaux Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Les Oiseaux Foundation's largest grantees?
Les Oiseaux Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business ($15,000), Friends Central School ($15,000) and United Way of the Low Country ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Les Oiseaux Foundation?
Les Oiseaux Foundation reported $214K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Les Oiseaux Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grant purposes include educational, charitable, and religious exempt purposes. Supported organizations include schools and universities, health and social-service charities, and churches. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Les Oiseaux Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Les Oiseaux Foundation's EIN?
Les Oiseaux Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6642155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Les Oiseaux Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Les Oiseaux Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/les-oiseaux-foundation-morg_e2af0b17d2bc4060ad03ee02bf5c8219
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