Private foundation · EIN 62-1663934 · Memphis, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Goodlett 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, $354K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$354K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in TN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-SouthMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$50K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$50K
Madonna Learning CenterMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$25K
Porter LeathMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$25K
Le Bonheur Children's HospitalMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$25K
Woodland Presbyterian ChurchMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$25K
Catholic Charities of West TnMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$20K
Mid-South Therapy DogsGermantown, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$20K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater MemphisMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$20K
Most - Memphis Opportunity Scholarship TrustMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$15K
Peer Power FoundationMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$15K
Literacy Mid-SouthMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$10K
Mifa - Metropolitan Inter-Faith AssociationMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$10K
Memphis Inner City RugbyMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$10K
Youth VillagesMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$10K
Tn Justice for Our NeighborsNashville, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$5,000
Ronald McDonald HouseMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$5,000
Church HealthMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$5,000
Habitat for Humanity of Greater MemphisMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$5,000
Facing History and OurselvesMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$3,000
Le Bonheur Club IncMemphis, TNTo further the charity's exempt purpose$1,000

About this foundation

Goodlett Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Memphis, Tennessee, administered in care of Warner Rodda, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Goodlett 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 Goodlett Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $354K across 21 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Goodlett Foundation give?

Tennessee (21 grants), per its latest filing.

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