Private foundation · Memphis
Goodlett Foundation
In 2024 it gave 21 grants worth $354,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $5,000 to $25,000.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 21 totaling $354,000 · 1 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $15,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 10% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 2 of 21.
- Total giving that year
- $354,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $354K | $354K | 21 |
| 2023 | $364K | $364K | 22 |
| 2022 | $353K | $353K | 22 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Kathleen S WilliamsDirector/treasurer
- David A DunehewDirector/president
- Warner B RoddaDirector/asst. secretary
- Pamela D BlowDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 4 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 9 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 6 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN Justice for Our Neighbors | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $50K |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $50K |
| Madonna Learning Center | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $25K |
| Porter Leath | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $25K |
| Le Bonheur Children's Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $25K |
| Woodland Presbyterian Church | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $25K |
| Catholic Charities of West TN | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $20K |
| Mid-South Therapy Dogs | Germantown, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $20K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $20K |
| Most - Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $15K |
| Peer Power Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $15K |
| Literacy Mid-South | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $10K |
| Mifa - Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $10K |
| Memphis Inner City Rugby | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $10K |
| Youth Villages | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $10K |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Church Health | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Le Bonheur Club Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | To further the charity's exempt purpose | $1,000 |