The Oak Tree Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
The Oak Tree Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Gallatin, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,450 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$37,450
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$621,787
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $39,000 the year before.
40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,000 | 18 | $210,854 |
| 2024 | $39,000 | 18 | $632,494 |
| 2025 | $37,450 | 20 | $621,787 |
How to apply
| Contact | Sarah E Haynes 335 W Main Street Ste M, Gallatin, TN 37066 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (340) 643-2273 |
| What to submit | The application would be in writing explaning purpose of organization and how the money would be used. The organization would submit proof of their 501(c)(3) status. |
| Deadlines | September 30th of current year |
| Restrictions | Preservation of land |
What The Oak Tree Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 10 | $11,950 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $5,000 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 2 | $4,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Restoring Lives in the Caribbean | Restoring hope in caribbean | $7,500 |
| Shalom Zone | Invitie encourage love foward | $3,500 |
| Good Leaf Educaiotn Association Inc | Educaiton | $3,000 |
| The Southern Environmental Law Cent | To influence laws for clean air wate | $3,000 |
| Green Grants | Global green support | $2,500 |
| Panzi Foundation | Healing survivors transforming commu | $2,500 |
| Camfed USA | Supporting girls to learn | $2,500 |
| Fund for Global Human Rights | Fund for human rights | $2,500 |
| Give Directly | Helping poverty | $2,500 |
| Room in the Inn | Provide support for the homeless | $1,500 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | Defends digital privacy | $1,000 |
| The Trust for Virgin Islands Lands | Conserve vi natal landscapes | $1,000 |
| Thistle Farms | Helping women survivors recover | $1,000 |
| Historic Rosemont | Promote sumner county tourism | $750 |
| Bledsoe Lick Historic Association | Preservation | $500 |
| Cragfont Historic Home | Protect and preserve | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Proivde afforable housing | $500 |
| Nashville Childrens Theatre | Creating artistic experiences for ev | $500 |
| New Mercy Moms | Help grieving mothers | $500 |
| NAACP | Advancing equality empowering | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle E Haynes
- Sarah E Haynes-Brin
- Kenneth C Haynes
Questions people ask
Does The Oak Tree Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 30th of current year.
How much does The Oak Tree Charitable Trust give?
$37,450 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs The Oak Tree Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Michelle E Haynes (Chair), Sarah E Haynes-Brin (Trustee) and Kenneth C Haynes (Trustee).
What does The Oak Tree Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and housing and homelessness.