Private foundation · Charlottesville, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Oak Hill Fund
In 2025 it gave 2 grants worth $150,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $75,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $150,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $75,000
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $75,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County, Shelby County · plus 131 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $5.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.8M | $150K | 2 |
| 2024 | $2.2M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $4.1M | $220K | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- The Oak Hill Fund · Charlottesville · (434) 220-0083
- What to send
- The oak hill fund utilizes an on-line grants management system. Potential grantees may submit application materials per written guidelines found at www.oakhillfund.org.
- Deadlines
- See statement for line 2a
- Limits
- Grants are made only to organizations exempt from tax under irc section 501(c)(3).
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Todd A EdgertonPresident/treasurer
- Leigh W EdgertonSecretary
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To cover the costs of clinic services that provide free birth control to clients, enabling clinic partners... (1 grant)
- To support the salary of the billing & coding and financial assistance coordinator and fortify choices'... (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Step Ahead Foundation Tri-Cities | Johnson City, Washington County | To cover the costs of clinic services that provide free birth control to... | $75K |
| Memphis Center for Reproductive Health (dba Choices Center for Reproductive | Memphis, Shelby County | To support the salary of the billing & coding and financial assistance... | $75K |
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