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Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trust is a private trust based in TUPELO, MS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. It holds total assets of $7.7M. Annual income is reported at $5.4M. Total assets have grown from $5.8M in 2011 to $7.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Virginia. According to available records, Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trust has made 179 grants totaling $22.7M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $7.4M and $7.9M annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $4.1M, with an average award of $127K. The foundation has supported 103 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, District of Columbia, North Carolina, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$157K
Largest Grant
$3M
Based on 52 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 179 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, DC, NC.
Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $22.7M across 179 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $127K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $4.1M.
Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trust is headquartered in TUPELO, MS. While based in MS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John R Grisham | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth R Grisham | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert E Mcdade Jr | FINANCIAL MANAGER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
179
Total Giving
$22.7M
Average Grant
$127K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
103
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable HousingGENERAL FUND | Richmond, VA | $500K | 2023 |
| Cove Creek Park AssociationGENERAL FUND | Covesville, VA | $225K | 2023 |
| United WayGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $120K | 2023 |
| Worldwide Friends FoundationGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Unc Press ClubGENERAL FUND | Chapel Hill, NC | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Unc Chapel HillGENERAL FUND | Chapel Hill, NC | $1M | 2023 |
| Virginia Athletic FoundationGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $1M | 2023 |
| The Authors Guild FoundationGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| Cav Futures FoundationGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $1M | 2023 |
| Legal Aid Justice CenterGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $625K | 2023 |
| Share Our StrengthGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $300K | 2023 |
| Centurion MinistriesGENERAL FUND | Princeton, NJ | $100K | 2023 |
| Cove Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL FUND | Covesville, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Rare Book School UvaGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $45K | 2023 |
| Charlottesville Free ClinicGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Virginia Supportive HousingGENERAL FUND | Richmond, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food BankGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Thomas Jefferson FoundationGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Dr Jane Ellen Mcallister HomeGENERAL FUND | Vicksburg, MS | $23K | 2023 |
| The Wildlife Center Of VirginiaGENERAL FUND | Waynesboro, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Theological HorizonsGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Oxford - LafayetGENERAL FUND | Oxford, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| Barnabas CenterGENERAL FUND | Fernandina Beach, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Presidential PrecinctGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| National Museum Of African American History And CultureGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Thoroughbred Retirement FoundationGENERAL FUND | Saratoga Springs, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| North Garden Fire Co IncGENERAL FUND | North Garden, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Piedmont CasaGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hospice Of The PiedmontGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hope'S Legacy Equine RescueGENERAL FUND | Afton, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Local Food HubGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Charlottesville-Albemarle SpcaGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Garden Club Of VirginiaGENERAL FUND | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| AhipGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| James Smithxon SocietyGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Camp Holiday TrailsGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Jefferson Popular ForestGENERAL FUND | Lynchburg, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Piedmont Environmental CouncilGENERAL FUND | Warrenton, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Shelter For Help In EmergencyGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Botanical Garden Of The PiedmoGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Wvtf Public RadioGENERAL FUND | Roanoke, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Ready KidsGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Literacy VolunteersGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Cultivate CharlottesvilleGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Service Dogs Of VirginiaGENERAL FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $1K | 2023 |
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