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Private foundation · Avon, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

John R Oltman Charitable Foundation

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $500
Typical grant
$500 to $500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 40 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$66K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$66K$5001
2023$76K$5001

How to apply

Contact
Janet oltman · avon · 9707488927
What to send
No formal application exists. A letter requesting a contribution is sufficient.
Limits
Contributions are made only to organizations qualifying under irc section 170(c).

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Janet OltmanPres/treas
  • Don GoldackerDirector
  • Janet OltmanSecretary

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • General unrestricted

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from John R Oltman Charitable Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
St Judes Research HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyGeneral unrestricted$500

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