Oates Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oates Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.9 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
62% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $167,170 | 18 | $3.0 million |
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 30 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 27 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 37 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Oates Family 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 Oates Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | $1.8 million |
| Minnesota | 2 | $55,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Destiny Christian Church Assembly of God | General & Unrestricted | $1.3 million |
| Alliance for Compassion and Educational Developmen | General & Unrestricted | $137,250 |
| Battlefields to Ballfields | General & Unrestricted | $77,000 |
| Building Blocks Non Profit | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| University Foundation at Sacramento State | General & Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Sacramento Area Youth Golf Association | General & Unrestricted | $26,500 |
| Agape International Missions | General & Unrestricted | $25,500 |
| Cook Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Stonier Scholarship Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Harold Pump Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mikuni Charitable Organization | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Kyles Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $16,336 |
| Driving Out Cancer Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Hammack Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Western States Fellowship | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Yes Young Enough to Serve | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Anderson Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $14,480 |
| City Mission Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Podium Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bayside Covenant Church Granite Bay Roseville Ca | General & Unrestricted | $8,804 |
| Anrak Charitable Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Tracy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Down 2 Earth Christian Fellowship | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of the Midlands Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Invited Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Los Rios Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Marcus Allen Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Play Globall | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Stud | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| PTA Colorado Congress | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Youth Basketball Academy | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Dreamchasers United Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Ladylike Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Pacific Justice Institute | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Homes for Families | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sierra College Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Donovan Creason Memorial Trust Fund | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Matt Oates
- Philip D Oates
- Courtney Oates-Reed
- Michael Reed
Questions people ask
Does Oates Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oates Family Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Oates Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Matt Oates (Chief Financial Officer), Philip D Oates (Dir, Pres), Courtney Oates-Reed (Sec, Dir) and Michael Reed (Treas).
What does Oates Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.