Goodlett Foundation
Invitation OnlyMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 62-1663934 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$354K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$11.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Madonna Learning Center | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Porter Leath | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Le Bonheur Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Woodland Presbyterian Church | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of West Tn | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Mid-South Therapy Dogs | Germantown, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Most - Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Peer Power Foundation | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Literacy Mid-South | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Mifa - Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Memphis Inner City Rugby | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Youth Villages | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Tn Justice for Our Neighbors | Nashville, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Church Health | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Le Bonheur Club Inc | Memphis, TN | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $354,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $364,500 | 22 |
| 2022 | $353,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503259349100900
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1663934
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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