Private foundation · EIN 26-1481981 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Marvin Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $3.1M total, median $15K. 5% of grants stayed in Delaware.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$3.1M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in DE
5%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$29M

Grants paid in 2024

21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Destiny Community ServicesRocklin, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$930K
Destiny Christian Church Assembly of GodRocklin, CADestiny Capital Academy Improvements Project$550K
Destiny Christian Church Assembly of GodRocklin, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$500K
Destiny Christian Church Assembly of GodRocklin, CADestiny Capital Academy Improvements Project$450K
Mark 4Vienna, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$375K
Western States FellowshipOakland, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$48K
Doxa ChurchRocklin, CAPrivate School Project$25K
Incarnation Ministries CorpMiddletown, DEGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
International Congress of Churches and MinistersFranklin, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Sat-7 Education & Development IncEaston, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Don Nava Kingdom Ministries IncIndio, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Fellowship Foundation IncWashington, DCThe Augustine Group$15K
Powerhouse Ministries IncFolsom, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
The Playmakers OrganizationFolsom, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$13K
Charities Aid Foundation AmericaAlexandria, VAKing's Cross Church$10K
Doxa ChurchRocklin, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Good News for India - TexasLA Verne, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
KardiaEast Palo Alto, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Bay Area School of Ministry IncRedwood City, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$7,500
Cancer Champion FitnessDavis, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000

By state: California 15 · Virginia 2 · Delaware 1 · Tennessee 1 · Maryland 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Marvin Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Marvin Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Marvin Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.1M across 21 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Marvin Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation give?

California (15 grants), Virginia (2 grants), Delaware (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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