The Bonny Oaks Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Bonny Oaks Foundation is a private foundation in Hixson, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $127,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$127,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $111,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $107,000 | 15 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $111,000 | 15 | $972,294 |
| 2025 | $127,000 | 15 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
The Bonny 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 The Bonny Oaks Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 10 | $77,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawanda Jackson
- Janet Upton
- Brandy Beck
- Angel D Bennett
- Ron Thomas
- Mark Fleck
Questions people ask
Does The Bonny Oaks Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bonny Oaks Foundation give?
$127,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Bonny Oaks Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawanda Jackson (President), Janet Upton (Vice President), Brandy Beck (Secretary/Treasurer) and Angel D Bennett (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Bonny Oaks Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.