The Oakledge Foundation
The Oakledge Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $735K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $123K. Net investment income was $101K.
The Oakledge Foundation at a glance
In short: The Oakledge Foundation gave $123K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,000
- -42.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,375
- -13.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $735,489
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Oakledge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was A Call to Care Inc ($75K). Together the top 7 received $118K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 42 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Oakledge Foundation gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2025) to $500K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Call to Care Inc Wexford, PA | To Provide Dental Care Equipment. | $75,000 |
| The Head Strong Project Flushing, NY | To provide mental health care to members and families of the armed forces. | $15,000 |
| Decker's Blueprint Landisville, PA | To fund research to find a cure for decker and other children like him who have nonsense mutations and rare exons of duchenne muscular dystrophy. | $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. | $7,500 |
| Overcomers in Christ Aliquippa, PA | Faith-based ministry that empowers people to overcome hurts, hang-ups and life-controlling habits. | $5,000 |
| Food Assistance Match Inc Bellevue, PA | To increase access to fresh, nutritious food from local farmers and small businesses for individuals and families who are most in need. Addresses food insecurity challenges through novel, dignity-first approach. | $5,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Marge Fund Erie, PA | To provide free dental care to enable cancer patients to begin their treatments. | $500 |
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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 | $735,489 | $101,115 | $129,116 | $123,000 | 8 | $129,116 | $101,115 | $202,761 |
| 2024 | $763,490 | $125,860 | $215,940 | $213,000 | 12 | $215,940 | $125,860 | $187,693 |
| 2023 | $853,570 | $38,235 | $203,078 | $201,500 | 14 | $203,078 | $38,235 | $220,212 |
| 2022 | $1,018,413 | $12,561 | $501,545 | $500,000 | 1 | $501,545 | $12,561 | $50,560 |
| 2021 | $1,507,397 | $913,135 | $262,725 | $260,000 | 7 | $262,725 | $763,135 | $64,654 |
| 2020 | $856,987 | $856,987 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,793 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Oakledge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $203K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Oakledge Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Zamagais
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabrielle D. Zamagias
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael G. Zamagias
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noah A. Zamagias
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Octavia E. Zamagias
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olivia L. Zamagias
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David J. Down (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Oakledge Foundation
How much does The Oakledge Foundation give each year?
The Oakledge Foundation gave $123K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $213K across 12 grants.
What is The Oakledge Foundation's typical grant size?
The Oakledge Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $15,375, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Oakledge Foundation give grants?
The Oakledge Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (12%).
Does The Oakledge Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Oakledge Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Oakledge Foundation's largest grantees?
The Oakledge Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include A Call to Care Inc ($75,000), The Head Strong Project ($15,000) and Decker's Blueprint ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Oakledge Foundation?
The Oakledge Foundation reported $735K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $203K (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 is The Oakledge Foundation's EIN?
The Oakledge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4363676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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