The Academy Place Foundation
Invitation OnlyOxford, Mississippi · EIN 62-6380345 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$322K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$9.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $35,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | General operating | $75,000 |
| Brooks Museum | Memphis, TN | General operating | $50,000 |
| Jack Miller Center | Bala Cynwyd, PA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs-Memphis | Memphis, TN | General operating | $35,000 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | San Diego, CA | General operating | $35,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | West Palm Beach, FL | General operating | $12,000 |
| Salvation Army of Memphis | Memphis, TN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Season to Share-Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Church Health | Memphis, TN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army-West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | General operating | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs-Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | General operating | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Clinca San Lucas Gracias | Holland, MI | Gemeral operating | $5,000 |
| Orangutan Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| San Diego Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | San Diego, CA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach Cnty | West Palm Beach, FL | General operating | $1,800 |
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches | Boys Ranch, FL | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $321,800 | 19 |
| 2023 | $330,800 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523229349100802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-6380345
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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