Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Tupelo, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.9 million in 46 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.9 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.9 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.9 million | 48 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $6.9 million | 46 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trust 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 Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 30 | $4.2 million |
| North Carolina | 4 | $1.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 5 | $190,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Chapel Hill | General fund | $1.3 million |
| Virginia Athletic Foundation | General fund | $1.1 million |
| Share Our Strength | General fund | $1.0 million |
| Legal Aid Justice Center | General fund | $625,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation | General fund | $525,000 |
| Uva Health Children's Hospital | General fund | $500,000 |
| University of Virginia | General fund | $500,000 |
| Affordable Housing | General fund | $500,000 |
| Equal Justice America | General fund | $200,000 |
| Innocence Project | General fund | $100,000 |
| Centurion Ministries | General fund | $100,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General fund | $50,000 |
| Cove Presbyterian Church | General fund | $50,000 |
| The Women's Initiative | General fund | $30,000 |
| NC Center for Actual Innocence | General fund | $25,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | General fund | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General fund | $25,000 |
| The Mitford Museum | General fund | $25,000 |
| The Wildlife Center of Virginia | General fund | $20,000 |
| Montpelier Foundation | General fund | $15,000 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | General fund | $15,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Yellow Door Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Barnabas Center | General fund | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General fund | $10,000 |
| United Way of Oxford - Lafayet | General fund | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Virginia | General fund | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General fund | $10,000 |
| Miller Center Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Leatherback Trust Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Water Mission | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Paramount | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ahip | General fund | $5,000 |
| Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Charlottesville Police Dept Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| St David's School | General fund | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Piedmont | General fund | $5,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | General fund | $5,000 |
| Piedmont Casa | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John R Grisham
- Elizabeth R Grisham
- Robert E McDade Jr
Questions people ask
Does Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trust give?
$6.9 million in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists John R Grisham (Trustee), Elizabeth R Grisham (Trustee) and Robert E McDade Jr (Financial Manager).
What does Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.