Community Foundation for Oak Park

Grants/scholarships given during the current fiscal year by the following activity committees: the general fund, friends of the Oak Park library, Oak Park performing arts alliance, op gardeners, Oak Park fire safe council, friends of the Oak Park open space and the Oak Park instrumental music association.each committee is self-governing under the supervision of the Foundation's board of trustees, each with its own bylaws, officers, and members. Periodic reports on the committees' activities are presented to the board of trustees. The Foundation's treasurer oversees the committees' fiscal affairs to ensure that they operate in a manner consistent with a tax-exempt charity. The three largest programs during the fiscal year-ending june 30, 2024 were as follows: Oak Park performing arts alliance: supports the visual and performing arts curricula and activities throughout the Oak Park unified school district. (approximately $34,347 of program, scholarship and grant expenses)friends of the Oak Park open space: supports the preserving and protecting of the open land in the Community. (approximately $34,769 of program and grant expenses)oak Park instrumental music association: supports the music curricula and activities throughout the Oak Park unified school district. (approximately $77,766 of program and grant expenses)