Oak River Foundation

EIN 36-4139320 · MI · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in MI, IL, MA +4
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Oak River Foundation based in MI paid 13 grants totaling $214K to 13 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $45K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included ATWILL MEMORIAL CHAPEL, PEORIA RIVERFRONT MUSEUM, and PHILLIPS ACADEMY PEABODY MUSEUM. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,541,422
Giving (latest yr)
$214,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
13
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Atwill Memorial Chapel$45,000
  • Peoria Riverfront Museum$40,000
  • Phillips Academy Peabody Museum$40,000
  • University of Michigan Library$40,000
  • Greenwich Country Day School$10,000

Where grants went

  • Michigan$100,000 · 4 grants
  • Illinois$42,500 · 2 grants
  • Massachusetts$40,000 · 1 grant
  • California$11,500 · 3 grants
  • Connecticut$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Vermont$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (13)

Atwill Memorial Chapel
Northport, MI
Charitable
$45,000
Phillips Academy Peabody Museum
Andover, MA
Charitable
$40,000
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Peoria, IL
Charitable
$40,000
University of Michigan Library
Ann Arbor, MI
Educational
$40,000
Greenwich Country Day School
Greenwich, CT
Educational
$10,000
Munson Hospital Foundation
Traverse City, MI
Charitable
$10,000
Leelanau Conservancy
Leland, MI
Charitable
$5,000
Ucsf Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Charitable
$5,000
Shelburne Museum
Shelburne, VT
Charitable
$5,000
Los Angeles Family School
Los Angeles, CA
Educational
$5,000
Bluepath Service Dogs
Wappingers Falls, NY
Charitable
$5,000
Iwec
Peoria, IL
Charitable
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Oak River Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Oak River Foundation is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities. Its recent grants reached organizations across 7 states.

In its most recent filing, Oak River Foundation reported 13 itemized grants totaling $214K. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $45K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include ATWILL MEMORIAL CHAPEL, PEORIA RIVERFRONT MUSEUM, PHILLIPS ACADEMY PEABODY MUSEUM, among 13 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Oak River Foundation is a private foundation based in Michigan, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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