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Who funds Oakland Family Services

EIN 38-1358388 · Pontiac, MI · NTEE P400

Oakland Family Services of Pontiac, MI (EIN 38-1358388) was named as a grant recipient by 41 funders in 127 grants paid totaling $8,329,989 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants received

$8,329,989

127 grants paid

Funders

41

distinct grantmakers

Tax years

2018–2025

as reported by funders

Funders

Grantmakers ranked by total paid to Oakland Family Services
FunderStateMatchGrantsTotal paidLatest year
United Way for Southeastern Michigan 20-3099071MIA10$4,437,5512024
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund 31-1774905NYA3$1,200,0002024
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan 38-2530980MIA5$742,4822024
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund 11-0303001MAA9$423,5372025
Michigan Health Endowment Fund 46-5054207MIA2$281,1002024
The Young Foundation 38-3193515MIB8$210,0002025
Nicholas Martin Jr Family Foundation 38-3352952TXB8$165,0002025
Deroy Testamentary Foundation 38-2208833MIB2$130,0002022
Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation 32-0087353MIA2$112,6002022
Hess Wm G & Myrtle Charitable TR Xxxxx0005 38-6166831ILB4$70,0002025
The Jewish Fund 38-3323875MIA1$60,0002023
Lula C Wilson Trust Xxxxx3003 38-6058895ILB4$56,0002023
Ethel and James Flinn Foundation 38-2143122MIB1$55,0002022
The Carls Foundation 38-6099935MIB1$50,0002021
Leinweber Foundation 81-0834290MIB2$50,0002024
Russell Family Foundation 81-4827883MIA2$50,0002022
Joseph E Beauchamp Charitable Trust Xxxxx3007 38-2119454ILB4$32,7502025
The Stone Foundation of Michigan 27-0439220MIB3$30,0002023
Ralph L & Winifred E Polk Foundation 38-6080075MIB3$30,0002023
Helen L Kay Charitable Trust 38-3047073MIB3$28,0002025
Fca Foundation 38-6087371MIB2$15,0002019
Weiner Family Foundation 38-3449750MIC3$12,0002023
Kronlund Foundation Charitable Trust 38-2117538ILB2$11,5002024
Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc 31-1640316COA1$11,1002025
The Lisa and Brian Meer Foundation 38-3605133MIB2$10,0002024
Phillip and Elizabeth Filmer Memorial 20-3341412MIB1$10,0002024
Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy Foundation 38-6091368VAB7$7,0002024
The Samuel L Westerman Foundation 23-7108795MIB6$6,0002025
American Online Giving Foundation Inc 81-0739440DEA1$5,1612021
Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Foundation 20-2031029MIB1$5,0002022
Slominski Family Foundation 93-4335963MIB1$5,0002024
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc 20-0721133NCB6$3,7502020
Eagles for Children 45-4376645MIB2$3,5002020
Detroit Industrial School 38-1360534MIB1$3,0002021
The Mihalich Charitable Foundation 84-3987414FLB1$3,0002025
Anne and Martin Welch Charitable Foundation 38-3385005MIB3$1,5002024
Lyle and Diane Foundation Medical Research Foundation of Michigan 38-3497934MIB1$1,0002023
Cunnington Family Foundation 20-4154121MIB1$1,0002023
The Gap Foundation 94-2474426CAB4$5002025
The Barton Malow Foundation 38-6088176MIB1$5002020
Amazonsmile Foundation 46-2626883WAB3$4582023

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Grants

The 127 most recent grants naming this organization.

Grants to Oakland Family Services as reported by funders
Tax yearFunderRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2025Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$73,200paidFor grant recipient's exempt purposes202601389349301700
2025Nicholas Martin Jr Family FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$30,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS THAT OFFER MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES202601339349101900
2025The Young FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$25,000paidCHARITABLE202641249349100124
2025Hess Wm G & Myrtle Charitable TR Xxxxx0005Oakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$15,000paidGENERAL202641269349101869
2025Donor Advised Charitable Giving IncOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$11,100paidHUMAN SERVICES202611199349300601
2025Joseph E Beauchamp Charitable Trust Xxxxx3007Oakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$5,250paidGENERAL202621269349103677
2025Helen L Kay Charitable TrustOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$3,000paidSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS202631119349102613
2025The Mihalich Charitable FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$3,000paidHEALTH WELFARE202641839349100609
2025The Samuel L Westerman FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202621279349102842
2025The Gap FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$100paidFOR CIVIC & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT202512809349100601
2024Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management IncOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$400,000paidCOMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES202503109349303645
2024Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$301,828paidHUMAN SERVICES202533219349318238
2024Michigan Health Endowment FundOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$181,100paidAI INTEGRATION IN DAY ONE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM202523199349301537
2024United Way for Southeastern MichiganOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$125,000paidGRANT202522189349300242
2024Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$85,700paidFor grant recipient's exempt purposes202521349349310887
2024Nicholas Martin Jr Family FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$30,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS THAT OFFER MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES202501349349102870
2024The Young FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$25,000paidCHARITABLE202501279349100020
2024Leinweber FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$25,000paidCHARITABLE202513119349102221
2024Phillip and Elizabeth Filmer MemorialOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$10,000paidSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS202403489349100805
2024United Way for Southeastern MichiganOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$8,199paidDESIGNATION202522189349300242
2024Slominski Family FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$5,000paidCHARITABLE202502679349100420
2024Kronlund Foundation Charitable TrustOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATING202501279349103260
2024The Lisa and Brian Meer FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$5,000paidGENERAL USE202513189349100046
2024Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202501149349100910
2024The Samuel L Westerman FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202511339349102011
2024Anne and Martin Welch Charitable FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$500paidCharitable202401999349100600
2024The Gap FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$200paidFOR CIVIC & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT202432969349100233
2023United Way for Southeastern MichiganOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$478,074paidGRANT202432279349301578
2023Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$139,179paidHUMAN SERVICES202443209349315779
2023The Jewish FundOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$60,000paidHOME HEALTH VISITING PROGRAM FOR MEDICAID ELIGIBLE FAMILIES202303539349300905
2023Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$44,950paidFor grant recipient's exempt purposes202441369349301334
2023The Young FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$25,000paidCHARITABLE202401349349100935
2023Leinweber FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$25,000paidCHARITABLE202433189349101523
2023Lula C Wilson Trust Xxxxx3003Oakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$15,000paidGENERAL202421139349100927
2023United Way for Southeastern MichiganOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$11,639paidDESIGNATION202432279349301578
2023Nicholas Martin Jr Family FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS THAT OFFER MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES202421299349100122
2023Ralph L & Winifred E Polk FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$10,000paidCOMMUNITY SERVICES202433179349102248
2023Kronlund Foundation Charitable TrustOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$6,500paidGENERAL OPERATING202441139349100934
2023The Stone Foundation of MichiganOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$5,000paidTO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND CHILDREN202443069349100334
2023The Lisa and Brian Meer FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$5,000paidGENERAL USE202433199349102013
2023Weiner Family FoundationOakland Family Service Pontiac, MIC$1,000paidCHARITABLE202401099349100200
2023Lyle and Diane Foundation Medical Research Foundation of MichiganOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$1,000paidTO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND FAMILY STRUGGLES202410309349100306
2023Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202420469349101552
2023Cunnington Family FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$1,000paidGENERAL WELFARE202412639349100801
2023The Samuel L Westerman FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202441499349100314
2023Anne and Martin Welch Charitable FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$500paidCharitabl202301929349100300
2023Amazonsmile FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$150paidGENERAL SUPPORT202540919349100629
2023The Gap FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$100paidFOR CIVIC & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT202343339349100204
2022United Way for Southeastern MichiganOakland Family Services Walled Lake, MIA$460,948paidGRANT202311319349305131
2022Goldman Sachs Philanthropy FundOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$400,000paidCOMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES202312859349302266
2022Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$169,849paidGENERAL OPERATIONS/HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM202303199349328215
2022Michigan Health Endowment FundOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$100,000paidMATERNAL INFANT HEALTH PROGRAM202343199349330309
2022Ethel and James Flinn FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$55,000paidTO PROVIDE DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY TRAINING FOR CLINICAL STAFF.202303139349101975
2022Deroy Testamentary FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$50,000paidCHARITABLE202303179349101860
2022Children's Hospital of Michigan FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$50,000paidTHE EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION PROJECT SUPPORTS THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN EARLY LEARNING CENTERS TO PREPARE THEM FOR KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND.202323149349305382
2022United Way for Southeastern MichiganOakland Family Services Walled Lake, MIA$42,364paidDESIGNATION202311319349305131
2022Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundLegal Aid of Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CAA$39,750paidFor grant recipient's exempt purposes202321309349304807
2022Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$39,750paidFor grant recipient's exempt purposes202430459349302913
2022Nicholas Martin Jr Family FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$30,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS THAT OFFER MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES202331229349101128
2022Russell Family FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$25,000paidHIGH-QUALITY ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION TO PRESCHOOLERS ENABLING THEM TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN202343199349327874
2022The Young FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$25,000paidCHARITABLE202341189349100104
2022Helen L Kay Charitable TrustOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$15,000paidSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS202323109349101072
2022The Stone Foundation of MichiganOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$15,000paidTO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND CHILDREN202303179349100620
2022Lula C Wilson Trust Xxxxx3003Oakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$15,000paidGENERAL202331219349100738
2022Ralph L & Winifred E Polk FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$10,000paidCOMMUNITY SERVICES202333199349101238
2022Weiner Family FoundationOakland Family Service Pontiac, MIC$6,000paidCHARITABLE202341289349100034
2022Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$5,000paidto increase access to early childhood education in its Children Learning Centers to low-income families.202303129349100440
2022Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202340469349100229
2022The Samuel L Westerman FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202331459349100118
2022Amazonsmile FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$208paidGENERAL SUPPORT202313119349100141
2022The Gap FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$100paidFOR CIVIC & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT202221669349100217
2021United Way for Southeastern MichiganOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$599,905paidGRANT202220619349300607
2021Deroy Testamentary FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$80,000paidGENERAL PURPOSE GRANT202211319349101126
2021The Carls FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$50,000paidPARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM202212309349101001
2021Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$37,000paidFor grant recipient's exempt purposes202221339349302787
2021The Young FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$25,000paidCHARITABLE202201239349100830
2021Nicholas Martin Jr Family FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS THAT OFFER MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES202221269349100327
2021Hess Wm G & Myrtle Charitable TR Xxxxx0005Oakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$15,000paidGENERAL202231159349101448
2021Joseph E Beauchamp Charitable Trust Xxxxx3007Oakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$7,500paidGENERAL202221159349101137
2021American Online Giving Foundation IncOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$5,161paidGENERAL SUPPORT202240469349301419
2021Weiner Family FoundationOakland Family Service Pontiac, MIC$5,000paidCHARITABLE202241039349101109
2021Detroit Industrial SchoolOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$3,000paidPROVIDE FUNDING TO BENEFIT CHILDREN202133569349100008
2021Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202230459349100603
2021The Samuel L Westerman FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202212509349100021
2021Anne and Martin Welch Charitable FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$500paidCharitable202101959349100400
2020United Way for Southeastern MichiganOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$1,151,845paidGRANT202101379349300165
2020Goldman Sachs Philanthropy FundOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$400,000paidCOMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES202142779349300844
2020Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$126,626paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202123199349311342
2020Children's Hospital of Michigan FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$62,600paidTO SUPPORT ONE FULL TIME STAFF PERSON TO PROVIDE HOME VISITING SERVICES THROUGH THE FUSSY BABY PROGRAM.202143169349303779
2020Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$59,100paidFor grant recipient's exempt purposes202121359349300427
2020Russell Family FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$25,000paidEVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM, PARENTS AS TEACHERS, TO SERVE FAMILIES IN PONTIAC202123169349310932
2020The Young FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$25,000paidCHARITABLE202121239349100617
2020Hess Wm G & Myrtle Charitable TR Xxxxx0005Oakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$20,000paidGENERAL202141179349101614
2020Nicholas Martin Jr Family FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS THAT OFFER MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES202123069349100227
2020Lula C Wilson Trust Xxxxx3003Oakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$11,000paidGENERAL202141179349100619
2020Helen L Kay Charitable TrustOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$10,000paidSUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS202111339349102566
2020Joseph E Beauchamp Charitable Trust Xxxxx3007Oakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$10,000paidGENERAL202101179349101600
2020The Stone Foundation of MichiganOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$10,000paidTO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND CHILDREN202113169349104286
2020Ralph L & Winifred E Polk FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$10,000paidCOMMUNITY SERVICES202232739349101378
2020Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$5,000paidCOVID RELIEF EFFORTS202123199349311342
2020Eagles for ChildrenOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$3,500paidHUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS PREVENTION, EDUCATION AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES202111939349300331
2020The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$1,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202131479349100003
2020The Samuel L Westerman FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202131109349100518
2020Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202100399349100605
2020The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202131479349100003
2020The Barton Malow FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$500paidHUMAN SERVICES202042329349101104
2020Amazonsmile FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$100paidGENERAL SUPPORT202113199349100901
2020The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$50paidGENERAL SUPPORT202131479349100003
2019United Way for Southeastern MichiganOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$730,699paidCOMMUNITY INVESTMENT202001329349300125
2019The Young FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$30,000paidCHARITABLE202001219349100005
2019Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$25,337paidFor grant recipient's exempt purposes202041789349301474
2019Hess Wm G & Myrtle Charitable TR Xxxxx0005Oakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$20,000paidGENERAL202021629349100932
2019Nicholas Martin Jr Family FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS THAT OFFER MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES202001919349100445
2019Lula C Wilson Trust Xxxxx3003Oakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$15,000paidGENERAL202041629349101044
2019Joseph E Beauchamp Charitable Trust Xxxxx3007Oakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$10,000paidGENERAL202041629349101409
2019Fca FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$7,500paidMOTOR CITIZENS GRANT202001419349100700
2019Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$1,000paidCHARITABLE202030459349100308
2018United Way for Southeastern MichiganOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$828,878paidCOMMUNITY INVESTMENT201941339349305589
2018The Young FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$30,000paidCHARITABLE201941309349101809
2018Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIA$18,750paidFOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES201931359349301478
2018Nicholas Martin Jr Family FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS THAT OFFER MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES201921309349102262
2018Fca FoundationOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$7,500paidMOTOR CITIZENS GRANT201901339349101575
2018Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy Foundation C/O Sterling Fdn Mgmt LLCOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$1,000paidCHARITABLE201920399349100102
2018The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$900paidPROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT201931349349102143
2018The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$400paidPROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT201931349349102143
2018The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$400paidPROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT201931349349102143
2018Eagles for ChildrenOakland Family Services Pontiac, MIB$0 + $5,000 non-cashpaidSTRENGTHING FAMILIES BY PROVIDING QUALITY TREATMENT, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION201931909349300218

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

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