Great Oaks Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Great Oaks Foundation is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $1.0 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$28.0 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $325,475 the year before.
32% 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 | $325,475 | 23 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 22 | $28.0 million |
How to apply
Great Oaks 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 Great Oaks Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $1.0 million |
| Tennessee | 5 | $108,000 |
| California | 4 | $95,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $22,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Various | $1.0 million |
| The Olympic Club Foundation | Various | $75,000 |
| St Mary's School | Various | $60,000 |
| Kenyon College | Various | $25,000 |
| University of Memphis | Various | $25,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation | Various | $25,000 |
| Brown University | Various | $10,000 |
| Colby College | Various | $10,000 |
| Memphis University School | Various | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | Various | $10,000 |
| 3M Track Club | Various | $10,000 |
| Church of the Holy Communion | Various | $8,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | Various | $7,500 |
| Bechtler Museum of Art | Various | $7,500 |
| Delta Waterfowl | Various | $5,000 |
| Duke Univ - the Fuqua School of Business | Various | $5,000 |
| Nols | Various | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet | Various | $5,000 |
| St Andrews School | Various | $5,000 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theater | Various | $5,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Various | $5,000 |
| Youth Tennis Advantage | Various | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fran Hyde
- Robert F Fogelman II
- Catherine S Fogelman
Questions people ask
Does Great Oaks Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Great Oaks Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Great Oaks Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fran Hyde (Trustee), Robert F Fogelman II (Trustee) and Catherine S Fogelman (Trustee/Pres. & Sec.).
What does Great Oaks Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and community development.