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Oakstead Foundation

At Oakstead Foundation, we equip young people with the heritage skills that built generations — from gardening and hunting to sewing and food preservation. By reconnecting youth with time-honored traditions, we foster resilience, self-reliance, and a deep respect for the land and community. Our mission is to preserve the wisdom of the past while empowering the next generation to thrive with purpose, confidence, and skill.

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Public Charity 501(c)(3)

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Organization Overview

Street address
Moyock, NC 27958

https://www.oaksteadfoundation.org

EIN

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Organization Type

Public Charity

Deductibility Status

Contributions are tax-deductible

Grants Received by Year

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Total Grants Received

$X.XB

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NTEE Category

Not classified

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About the Organization

Organization category: Public Charity
Country / State: United States / North Carolina
Mission: At Oakstead Foundation, we equip young people with the heritage skills that built generations — from gardening and hunting to sewing and food preservation. By reconnecting youth with time-honored traditions, we foster resilience, self-reliance, and a deep respect for the land and community. Our mission is to preserve the wisdom of the past while empowering the next generation to thrive with purpose, confidence, and skill.
Programs or services: The Oakstead Foundation is currently seeking program partners in the areas of:
1. Youth gardening opportunities
2. Youth beekeeping
3. Youth food preservation learning opportunities
Target Audience: Supporters include any individual, group, organization, or company that believes that youth should be taught long-lost heritage skills.

Program partners are encouraged to reach out to collaborate with Oakstead Foundation in order to reach more youth.
Geographic Focus: United States, North Carolina (USA), Virginia (USA)

Funding & Grant Guidelines

Grant categories you fund: Children, Education, In-Kind Support, Preservation, Students, Youth and At-Risk Youth
Funding priorities: Oakstead Foundation seeks funding support for the following programs:
1. Youth Sewing Club, the Needle Ninjas. Youth 8 years through 18 years learn the techniques of sewing, crocheting, weaving, textiles, etc. Funds help provide equip youth with materials and equipment for projects and learning modules.
2. Youth Shooting Sports club, the Currituck Sharp Shooters. Youth learn the importance and skills needed to respect and handle fire-arms. Techniques in hunting skills, target practice, fire-arm safety, etc. are taught. Funds provide equipment, practice supplies, travel expenses and competition entry fees.

Funding Needs

Grant categories you're seeking: Children, Education, Elementary Education, In-Kind Support