The Oakland Athletics Community Fund
The Oakland Athletics Community Fund is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its 2022 filing reports grants to nonprofit organizations working in areas including food assistance, education and career development, family services, legal advocacy, mindfulness, and environmental work.
The Oakland Athletics Community Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,886,347
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Oakland Athletics Community Fund
- How to Apply
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The filing names Stephanie Gaywood as the contact and says applications are informal, with requests accepted in any form for review. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations, and each applicant is reviewed by management.
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the 2022 filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the 2022 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Stephanie Gaywood
Mailing address: 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: (510) 638-4900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Oakland Athletics Community Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 163 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund is based in Oakland. Its listed 2022 grantees are located in Oakland, Alameda, Richmond, and Shelburne, Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is The Oakland Athletics Community Fund open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 30 of 53 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 38% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $368K (2021) to $747K (2020). In 2022 it made 56 grants totaling $371K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Tree Planted Inc Shelburne, VT | Urban Forestry | $30,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank Oakland, CA | Sponsorship for Savor the Season | $25,000 |
| Oakland Athletic League Oakland, CA | Matching Gift, Ken Korach | $15,000 |
| Alameda County Food Bank Oakland, CA | 1ST United Bank - Home Run Heroes Donation | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area Oakland, CA | 2022 GRANT | $10,000 |
| Centro Legal De La Raza Inc Oakland, CA | 2022 GRANT | $10,000 |
| College Track #2 Oakland, CA | 2022 GRANT | $10,000 |
| Developing Organizing Visioning Everyone Inc (Dove) Vallejo, CA | 2022 GRANT | $10,000 |
| Downtown Streets Inc San Jose, CA | 2022 GRANT | $10,000 |
| East Bay Children's Law Offices Inc Oakland, CA | 2022 GRANT | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,886,347 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $3,475,110 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $2,346,790 | $2,108,450 | $1,909,136 | $371,074 | 56 | $1,712,141 | $83,463 |
| 2021 | $3,195,602 | $1,391,097 | $1,372,571 | $368,050 | 54 | $1,212,271 | $60,333 |
| 2020 | $1,929,752 | $1,397,201 | $1,415,298 | $747,425 | 53 | — | $77,107 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the fund itself. Its 2022 grantees describe a range of work: One Tree Planted Inc. says it fosters a sustainable and resilient future through nature-based solutions rooted in tree science; Alameda County Community Food Bank says it pursues a hunger-free community; and Health Career Connection Inc. says it supports students and graduates pursuing healthcare and public health careers.
Other 2022 grantees include Seneca Family of Agencies, which says it helps children and families through difficult times; Mindful Life Project, which says it empowers underserved students and teachers through mindfulness and other skills; and Niroga Institute, which says it fosters stress resilience and social-emotional learning. Centro Legal de la Raza describes its work as legal representation, education, and advocacy for low-income immigrant communities, while East Bay Children’s Law Offices says it provides legal advocacy for children and youth.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the fund reported $371,074 in grants across 56 grants. Examples include $30,000 to One Tree Planted Inc.; $25,000 to Alameda County Community Food Bank; and $10,000 each to Health Career Connection Inc., Seneca Family of Agencies, Mindful Life Project, Niroga Institute, Centro Legal de la Raza, and East Bay Children’s Law Offices.
The fund’s 2022 filing says applications are informal and that requests in any form are reviewed. It also says applicants must be nonprofit organizations and each applicant is reviewed by management.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Oakland Athletics Community Fund's 2022 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
The latest filing that lists officers: our copy of the 2023–2024 filings list none.
Stephanie Gaywood
Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $139K (2022)
David Kaval
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Spray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari Wolff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $139K, to Stephanie Gaywood (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Oakland Athletics Community Fund
How large is The Oakland Athletics Community Fund?
The Oakland Athletics Community Fund reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
What does The Oakland Athletics Community Fund fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the fund itself. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Oakland Athletics Community Fund?
The filing names Stephanie Gaywood as the contact and says applications are informal, with requests accepted in any form for review. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Oakland Athletics Community Fund make grants?
The fund is based in Oakland. Its listed 2022 grantees are located in Oakland, Alameda, Richmond, and Shelburne, Vermont.
What is The Oakland Athletics Community Fund's EIN?
The Oakland Athletics Community Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2826655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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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