Great Oaks Foundation
Invitation OnlyMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 58-6163005 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$28M
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
77% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Various | $1,000,000 |
| The Olympic Club Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Various | $75,000 |
| St Mary's School | Memphis, TN | Various | $60,000 |
| Kenyon College | Gambier, OH | Various | $25,000 |
| University of Memphis | Memphis, TN | Various | $25,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Various | $25,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Various | $10,000 |
| Colby College | Waterville, ME | Various | $10,000 |
| Memphis University School | Memphis, TN | Various | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Various | $10,000 |
| 3M Track Club | Castro Valley, CA | Various | $10,000 |
| Church of the Holy Communion | Memphis, TN | Various | $8,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | Various | $7,500 |
| Bechtler Museum of Art | Charlotte, NC | Various | $7,500 |
| Delta Waterfowl | Memphis, TN | Various | $5,000 |
| Duke Univ - the Fuqua School of Business | Durham, NC | Various | $5,000 |
| Nols | Lander, WY | Various | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet | San Francisco, CA | Various | $5,000 |
| St Andrews School | Middletown, DE | Various | $5,000 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theater | Chatham, MA | Various | $5,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Various | $5,000 |
| Youth Tennis Advantage | San Francisco, CA | Various | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,323,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $325,475 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349103391
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6163005
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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