The Marilyn and Sonny Oates Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 20-8084868 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$11.3M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $105,000.
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
35% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities Foundation of Texas | Dallas, TX | Operations and transfer of assets to donor advised fund at public charitycontributions of cash $171,827securities - basis $10,289,655total… | $10,461,482 |
| Medialliance International | Arlington, TX | Operations | $250,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Dallas | Dallas, TX | Operations | $200,000 |
| Community Partners of Dallas | Dallas, TX | Operations | $105,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Dallas | Dallas, TX | Operations | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Operations | $100,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Philadelphia, PA | Operations | $50,000 |
| Dabs - Friends of the Dallas Arboretum | Dallas, TX | Operations | $25,000 |
| St Jude's | Memphis, TN | Operations | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Operations | $5,000 |
| National Psoriasis Foundation | Portland, OR | Operations | $5,000 |
| Salesmanship Club of Dallas Inc | Dallas, TX | Operations | $1,500 |
| Highland Park Education Foundation | Dallas, TX | Operations | $1,000 |
| Volunteer Services Council for Denton State Supported Living Center | Denton, TX | Operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,314,982 | 14 |
| 2023 | $448,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512969349101311
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8084868
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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