Marvin Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marvin Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $930,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.1 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$930,000
- Assets$36.8 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 26 | $36.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 21 | $36.8 million |
How to apply
Marvin Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Marvin Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $2.6 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $385,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Destiny Community Services | General & Unrestricted | $930,000 |
| Destiny Christian Church Assembly of God | Destiny Capital Academy Improvements Project | $550,000 |
| Destiny Christian Church Assembly of God | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Destiny Christian Church Assembly of God | Destiny Capital Academy Improvements Project | $450,000 |
| Mark 4 | General & Unrestricted | $375,000 |
| Western States Fellowship | General & Unrestricted | $47,500 |
| Doxa Church | Private School Project | $25,000 |
| Incarnation Ministries Corp | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| International Congress of Churches and Ministers | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| SAT-7 Education & Development Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Don Nava Kingdom Ministries Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Fellowship Foundation Inc | The Augustine Group | $15,000 |
| Powerhouse Ministries Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Playmakers Organization | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Westmont College | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | King's Cross Church | $10,000 |
| Doxa Church | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Good News for India - Texas | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kardia | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bay Area School of Ministry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Cancer Champion Fitness | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry Allbaugh
- Kathryn Fairrington
- Philip D Oates
Questions people ask
Does Marvin Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marvin Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Marvin Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Larry Allbaugh (Sec, Treas, VP, dir), Kathryn Fairrington (dir, VP) and Philip D Oates (Pres, DIR).
What does Marvin Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.