OSF By the Numbers
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OSF holds over $2.25 million in assets in 40 funds, supporting the students of Oakwood through scholarships, capital campaigns, grants, teaching awards, and more
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Since 1991, OSF has awarded $1.3 million in teacher grants
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Our Flourish Campaign has granted $8.47 million for Oakwood’s Performing and Visual Arts, including The Rick and Jane Schwartz Performing Arts Wing and the revitalization of the Oakwood Auditorium
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In 2024:
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Awarded $35,000 in scholarships to 34 students
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Awarded $4,250 to 24 participants in the15th Harlamert Entrepreneurship Competition
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Supported 5 charities with $2,800 in the 11th Philanthropy 101 program
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Raised $28,000 at our 10th annual Come Back Lumberjacks event
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Honored Science Teacher Heidi Edwards as the 14th recipient of the Parker Love of Teaching and Lifelong Learning award
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Hosted 176 OHS Juniors who participated in the fourth Junior Experience program in memory of Mike Kennedy, OHS ‘68
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Our success relies on our community.
Thank you to our donors. Find out more about how you can donate to make an impact today.
The Oakwood Schools Foundation supports and enhances the education of Oakwood students through scholarships, grants, program, and capital enhancements.
The Oakwood Schools Foundation was founded in 1989. To date, more than $965,000 has been granted from the Foundation to support students in the Oakwood Schools.
The Oakwood Schools Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is a component fund of The Dayton Foundation.
Recent News
OSF Award Winter Grants and Announce NEW Special Education Support
Oakwood Schools Foundation (OSF) Trustee Maria Beecher announced the results of the Foundation’s winter grant cycle at the February 9 Oakwood City School District Board meeting. This cycle awarded seven grants totaling more than $25,000, made possible through the...
OHS Students Award Record Funds to Local Orgs Through Foundation Program
Each year, Oakwood High School students take part in the Philanthropy 101 project as part of the Wall Street 101 course. Through this immersive experience, students select local nonprofit organizations for in-depth research and analysis. The project is led by teacher...
Oakwood Schools Foundation Announces Spring Grant Recipients
Oakwood Schools Foundation (OSF) announced the results of its spring grant cycle at the recent Board of Education meeting on Monday, May 12. Two new projects were fully funded by the Foundation with a third sharing funding between the Foundation and the Oakwood Fine...