To engage in and advocate for economic and educational opportunities, public health, safety, and justice, and for strengthening civic engagement and democratic institutions and norms.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.2M
-11.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.1M
+435.2% YoY
Grant Count
14
+250.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$434K
+52.9% YoY
About Oakw Fund
Based on IRS filings
Oakw Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $6.1M. Net investment income was $4.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,239,168 | $7,057,258 |
| Revenue | $9,841,392 | $15,314,767 |
| Expenses | $6,128,741 | $1,155,828 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,841,392 | $7,314,767 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include WorkMoney Inc ($1,125,000), Center for Voter Information ($1,000,000), Future Now Action ($1,000,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Voter Information Washington, DC | support for primary purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Defending Democracy Together Washington, DC | support for primary purpose | $100,000 |
| Democracy SENTRY Washington, DC | support for primary purpose | $500,000 |
| DemocracyFIRST Foxboro, MA | support for primary purpose | $500,000 |
| Energy Action Fund San Francisco, CA | support for primary purpose | $500,000 |
| Future Forward USA Action Washington, DC | support for primary purpose | $500,000 |
| Future Now Action Washington, DC | support for primary purpose | $1,000,000 |
| House Majority Forward Washington, DC | support for primary purpose | $200,000 |
| MS Votes Action Fund Jackson, MS | support for primary purpose | $50,000 |
| Organize Action Cloverdale, CA | support for primary purpose | $250,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Minsky-Primus | President | 5 | — |
| Yaron Minsky | Secretary | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakw Fund?
Oakw Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $6.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Oakw Fund?
As of 2024, Oakw Fund holds $6.2M in total assets with $9.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $6.1M in 2024.
Where does Oakw Fund operate?
Oakw Fund has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Oakw Fund award?
In 2024, Oakw Fund awarded 14 grants totaling $6.1M — an average of about $434K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Oakw Fund's EIN?
Oakw Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4172468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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