Private foundation · Richardson, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 20 grants worth $26,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $1,000 to $2,000. Most often for: “Scholarship”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 20 totaling $26,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,000 to $2,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Chester County · plus 24 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $51,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51K | $26K | 20 |
| 2024 | $47K | $21K | 15 |
| 2023 | $36K | $13K | 12 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Robert And Willora Oglesby Foundati · Richardson · (972) 238-4722
- What to send
- Narrative Correspondence
- Limits
- Scholarships are awarded to private colleges and universites on behalf of deserving but needy student pulpit preachers.
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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- Robert K OglesbyDirector
- Willora OglesbyDirector
- Robert K Oglesby JrDirector
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
- Scholarship (20 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 20 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
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.
It also made 20 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.