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Oak Foundation
Oak Foundation was established in 1983 by Alan Parker. His wife Jette Parker serves as chair of the board. Multiple Parker children hold trustee seats and...
Oak Foundation
Oak Foundation was established in 1983 by Alan Parker. His wife Jette Parker serves as chair of the board. Multiple Parker children hold trustee seats and oversee specific programs. The foundation issues grants focused on child abuse prevention and environmental protection. It maintains a global footprint with offices in London, Portland Maine, Harare, and Kolkata. The investment portfolio is managed externally. Alan Parker remains vice chairman. The board includes five family members. No operational events from the past 24 months appear in available records. The foundation operates through separate legal entities in Denmark, the United States, the United Kingdom, and India. Governance rests with the Parker family trustees.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
1983
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Geneva
Corporate office
Geneva, Switzerland
Additional offices
London, United Kingdom · Portland, ME, United States · Harare, Zimbabwe · Kolkata, India
Principals
Alan Parker
Founder and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Jette Parker
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Kristian Parker
Trustee
Natalie Shipton
Trustee
Caroline Turner
Trustee
Christopher Parker
Trustee
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Oak Foundation?
The foundation outsources portfolio management to Kemnay. Trustees set program priorities and approve grants.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Alan M. Parker built the endowment through duty-free retail via DFS Group.
How is Oak Foundation related to its international offices?
Oak Philanthropy Limited, Oak Foundation USA, Oak Foundation Denmark, and Oak Zimbabwe Foundation operate as affiliated entities under the same board.
Does Oak Foundation participate in fund commitments or only direct grants?
Available records show grant-making activity only. No fund commitments are disclosed.
What is Oak Foundation's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
No information on co-investments or GP relationships is available in public sources.
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