Oak Lodge Foundation
Oak Lodge Foundation is a private foundation located in Aspen, Colorado. It makes grants to tax-exempt public charities; its 2024 filing states that it conducts no direct charitable activity and makes contributions only to preselected organizations.
Oak Lodge Foundation at a glance
In short: Oak Lodge Foundation gave $146K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Illinois. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,500
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -35.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,227
- +60.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,258,105
- -2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Oak Lodge Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co William O Hunt Jr PO Box, Aspen, CO 81612
Phone: (970) 920-9491
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Oak Lodge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves ($50K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 72 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (50%), Colorado (15%), Wisconsin (14%), New York (10%), and Massachusetts (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Oak Lodge Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2020) to $146K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves Dekalb, IL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Jo Davies Conservation Elizabeth, IL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Aspen, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| Oxfam America Boston, MA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Prairie Enthusiasts Viroqua, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Aspen Chapel Aspen, CO | General Support | $7,500 |
| Savanna Institute Madison, WI | General Support | $5,000 |
| International Crane Foundation Baraboo, WI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of IL Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,258,105 | $125,159 | $174,484 | $145,500 | 11 | $148,350 | $93,325 | $137,856 |
| 2023 | $2,305,112 | $181,222 | $171,842 | $140,000 | 17 | $143,000 | $146,380 | $134,926 |
| 2022 | $2,296,831 | $108,329 | $175,007 | $144,000 | 16 | $146,900 | $69,472 | $140,380 |
| 2021 | $2,368,644 | $236,433 | $153,714 | $126,000 | 15 | $126,000 | $208,719 | $146,285 |
| 2020 | $2,278,444 | $123,195 | $158,082 | $107,000 | 13 | — | $85,774 | $135,628 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Oak Lodge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2024 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were reported as general support. Among the grantees, Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves says its mission is to support the Illinois Nature Preserves System in preserving and protecting lands for conservation, science, and compatible recreation. Aspen Center for Environmental Studies says its mission is to inspire a lifelong commitment to the earth through programming for all ages. The International Crane Foundation says it is committed to a world where cranes, people, and natural heritage thrive together. The Savanna Institute says it works with farmers and scientists to support wider adoption of agroforestry in the Midwest through research, education, and outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $145,500. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves; $15,000 each to Jo Davies Conservation, Doctors Without Borders, Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, and Oxfam America; and $10,000 to Prairie Enthusiasts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William O Hunt Jr as president, treasurer, and director; Christopher Hunt as secretary; and Ian C Hunt and Hilary Hunt as directors.
Oak Lodge Foundation is led by William O. Hunt Jr., President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William O. Hunt Jr.
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ian C. Hunt
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hilary Hunt
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Christopher Hunt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Hilary H. McCutcheon (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Oak Lodge Foundation
How much does Oak Lodge Foundation give each year?
Oak Lodge Foundation gave $146K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $140K across 17 grants.
What is Oak Lodge Foundation's typical grant size?
Oak Lodge Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,227, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Oak Lodge Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Oak Lodge Foundation give grants?
Oak Lodge Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (15%) and Wisconsin (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Aspen, CO (2 grants).
Does Oak Lodge Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Oak Lodge Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Oak Lodge Foundation's largest grantees?
Oak Lodge Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves ($50,000), Jo Davies Conservation ($15,000) and Doctors Without Borders ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Oak Lodge Foundation?
Oak Lodge Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Oak Lodge Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were reported as general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Oak Lodge Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Oak Lodge Foundation's EIN?
Oak Lodge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1604793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Oak Lodge 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Oak Lodge Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/oak-lodge-foundation-morg_8d5918e1ac8748f8b0ae4ae393697eb0
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