The Savanna Oak Foundation
The Savanna Oak Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $919K in total assets. In 2024, it made $59K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $46K.
The Savanna Oak Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $919,009
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $98,668
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $59,199
- +19.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $66,911
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $919,009 | $98,668 | $66,911 | $59,199 | $46,456 | $41,192 |
| 2023 | $841,293 | $129,477 | $59,279 | $49,704 | $33,902 | $34,744 |
| 2022 | $678,801 | $102,975 | $56,568 | $46,430 | $70,637 | $32,868 |
| 2021 | $802,907 | $104,718 | $52,018 | $26,450 | $75,771 | $34,451 |
| 2020 | $682,690 | $20,865 | $49,572 | — | $17,884 | $31,895 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Savanna Oak Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Savanna Oak Foundation is led by Katherine M. Brock, President, Treasurer, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine M. Brock
President, Treasurer, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Slapnick
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$6K (2024)
Brian T. Brock
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily K. Brock
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Susan Slapnick (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Savanna Oak Foundation
How large is The Savanna Oak Foundation?
The Savanna Oak Foundation reported $919K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Savanna Oak Foundation?
The Savanna Oak Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Madison, WI. It holds $919K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Savanna Oak Foundation's EIN?
The Savanna Oak Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1980507. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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