Grants paid in 2024
22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA | Various | $1.0M |
| The Olympic Club FoundationSan Francisco, CA | Various | $75K |
| St Mary's SchoolMemphis, TN | Various | $60K |
| Kenyon CollegeGambier, OH | Various | $25K |
| University of MemphisMemphis, TN | Various | $25K |
| Arkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, AR | Various | $25K |
| Brown UniversityProvidence, RI | Various | $10K |
| Colby CollegeWaterville, ME | Various | $10K |
| Memphis University SchoolMemphis, TN | Various | $10K |
| North Carolina Community FoundationRaleigh, NC | Various | $10K |
| 3m Track ClubCastro Valley, CA | Various | $10K |
| Church of the Holy CommunionMemphis, TN | Various | $8,000 |
| The Hotchkiss SchoolLakeville, CT | Various | $7,500 |
| Bechtler Museum of ArtCharlotte, NC | Various | $7,500 |
| Delta WaterfowlMemphis, TN | Various | $5,000 |
| Duke Univ - the Fuqua School of BusinessDurham, NC | Various | $5,000 |
| NolsLander, WY | Various | $5,000 |
| San Francisco BalletSan Francisco, CA | Various | $5,000 |
| St Andrews SchoolMiddletown, DE | Various | $5,000 |
| Chatham Orpheum TheaterChatham, MA | Various | $5,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA | Various | $5,000 |
| Youth Tennis AdvantageSan Francisco, CA | Various | $5,000 |
By state: Massachusetts 3 · Tennessee 5 · California 4 · Ohio 1 · Arkansas 1 · North Carolina 3
About this foundation
Great Oaks Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Memphis, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 1981. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Great Oaks 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 Great Oaks Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 22 grants, a median of $9,000.
Where does Great Oaks Foundation give?
Massachusetts (3 grants), Tennessee (5 grants), California (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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