The Oakledge Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Pittsburgh, PA EIN: 85-4363676

The Oakledge Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $763K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $213K. Net investment income was $126K.

Key facts about The Oakledge Foundation

EIN: 85-4363676
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $213,000
Grants made (2024): 12
Average grant: $17,750
Median grant: $10,000
Total assets: $763,490
Primary geography: Pennsylvania (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Oakledge Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Oakledge Foundation's 12 itemized 2024 grants were Pennsylvania (65%), Michigan (23%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (6 grants) and Lancaster, PA (2 grants). None of its 12 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How The Oakledge Foundation gives

42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$763K

-10.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$213K

+5.7% YoY

Grant Count

-14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18K

+23.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Oakledge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $188K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Oakledge Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $138K (65%)

Michigan $50K (23%)

New York $25K (12%)

Share of all 12 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Florida Massachusetts Michigan Missouri New York Pennsylvania

Cities

PittsburghWexfordLancasterSewickleyFlushingAliquippaBostonErieGrand RapidsMcmurrayNaplesSpringfield

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$763,490	$853,570	$1,018,413
Revenue	$125,860	$38,235	$12,561
Expenses	$215,940	$203,078	$501,545
Qualifying Distributions	$215,940	$203,078	$501,545
Net Investment Income	$125,860	$38,235	$12,561
Distributable Amount	$187,693	$220,212	$50,560

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

34 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include A Call to Care Inc ($50,000), Stephen's Children Foundation ($50,000), The Blessing Board at Shaler Plaza ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A CALL TO CARE INC Wexford, PA	TO PROVIDE DENTAL CARE EQUIPMENT.	$50,000
STEPHEN'S CHILDREN FOUNDATION Grand Rapids, MI	TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE EXISTING AND WELL DEVELOPED MINISTRIES IN EGYPT'S GARBAGE SLUMS OUTSIDE OF CAIRO BY INSTILLING A CULTURE OF HOPE, NUTURING HEARTS, TRAINING MINDS, AND TEACHING FAMILIES THE STRENGTH OF GOD'S LOVE.	$50,000
THE BLESSING BOARD AT SHALER PLAZA Pittsburgh, PA	TO PROVIDE DONATED HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS TO THOSE IN NEED AT NO COST TO THEM.	$30,000
THE HEAD STRONG PROJECT Flushing, NY	TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO MEMBERS AND FAMILIES OF THE ARMED FORCES.	$25,000
IMANI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Pittsburgh, PA	TO SUPPORT A FAITH-BASED ALTERNATIVE TO GROSSLY UNDER-RESOURCED PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS.	$15,000
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Pittsburgh, PA	TO FUND LIFE SAVING RESEARCH AGAINST HEART DISEASE AND STROKE.	$10,000
THE STANLEY M MARKS BLOOD CANCER RESEARCH FUND Pittsburgh, PA	TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LAUNCH UNIQUE PROGRAMS AND MAJOR INITIATIVES, LIKE EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF BLOOD CANCERS AND SUPPORTING HIGHLY INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AT UPMC HILLMAN CANCER CENTER.	$10,000
THE LANCASTER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Lancaster, PA	TO EMBOLDEN THE EXTRAORDINARY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH GRANTMAKING, MANAGING INVESTMENTS, AND PROVIDING PHILANTHROPIC COUNSEL TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS.	$10,000
LANCASTER DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT DISTRICT AUTHORITY Lancaster, PA	TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT TO KEEP LANCASTER A CLEAN, SAFE AND AND VIBRANT CITY FOR ALL.	$5,000
THE MARIO LEMIEUX FOUNDATION Pittsburgh, PA	THE MARIO LEMIEUX FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO RAISING FUNDS FOR CANCER RESEARCH AND PATIENT CARE, AS WELL AS AUSTIN'S PLAYROOMS, AN INITIATIVE THAT CREATES PLAYROOMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN MEDICAL FACILITIES.	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Michael G Zamagias	Trustee	1	—
Elizabeth Zamagais	Trustee	1	—
Olivia L Zamagias	Trustee	1	—
Noah a Zamagias	Trustee	1	—
Octavia E Zamagias	Trustee	1	—
Gabrielle D Zamagias	Trustee	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Oakledge Foundation?

The Oakledge Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $763K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Oakledge Foundation?

As of 2024, The Oakledge Foundation holds $763K in total assets with $126K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $213K in 2024.

Where does The Oakledge Foundation operate?

The Oakledge Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania.

What size grants does The Oakledge Foundation award?

In 2024, The Oakledge Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $213K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Oakledge Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Oakledge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $188K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.