Private foundation · Memphis, TN

Goodlett Foundation

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Typical grant size
$5K – $9K – $15K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
34
Repeat grantees
28
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Kathleen S Williams
DIRECTOR/TREASURER
$88K
David a Dunehew
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
Warner B Rodda
DIRECTOR/ASST. SECRETARY
Pamela D Blow
DIRECTOR

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
7.9%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
244
Total grants awarded
$3.2M
Total amount
$13K
Average grant
$52K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$354K
21 grants
2023
$365K
22 grants
2022
$353K
22 grants
2021
$301K
14 grants
2020
$231K
14 grants
2019
$248K
14 grants
2018
$258K
21 grants
2017
$282K
26 grants
2016
$244K
20 grants
2015
$241K
30 grants
2014
$162K
19 grants
2013
$160K
21 grants

Top recipients

12 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$600K
12 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$540K
10 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$289K
8 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$165K
9 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$160K
11 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$153K
9 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$113K
12 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$103K
12 grants · TN · ≈ likely match
$88K
4 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$80K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Make-a-wish Foundation of the Mid-south
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$50K
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$50K
Madonna Learning Center
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$25K
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$25K
Porter Leath
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$25K
Woodland Presbyterian Church
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$25K
Catholic Charities of West Tn
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$20K
Mid-south Therapy Dogs
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$20K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$20K
Peer Power Foundation
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$15K
Most - Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$15K
Literacy Mid-south
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$10K
Mifa - Metropolitan Inter-faith Association
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$10K
Youth Villages
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$10K
Memphis Inner City Rugby
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$10K
Tn Justice for Our Neighbors
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$5K
Ronald Mcdonald House
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$5K
Church Health
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$5K
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$5K
Facing History and Ourselves
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$3K
Le Bonheur Club Inc
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2024
$1K
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$50K
Make-a-wish Foundation of the Mid-south
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$50K
Madonna Learning Center
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$25K
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$25K
Porter Leath
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$25K
Mid-south Food Bank
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$20K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$20K
Woodland Presbyterian Church
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$20K
Mid-south Therapy Dogs
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$20K
Most - Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$15K
Peer Power Foundation
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$15K
Harwood Center
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$15K
Memphis Inner City Rugby
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$10K
Literacy Mid-south
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$10K
Mifa - Metropolitan Inter-faith Association
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$10K
Youth Villages
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$10K
Facing History and Ourselves
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$6K
Ronald Mcdonald House
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$5K
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$5K
Church Health
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$5K
Calvary Episcopal Church
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$3K
Le Bonheur Club Inc
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2023
$1K
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2022
$50K
Make-a-wish Foundation of the Mid-south
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2022
$50K
Madonna Learning Center
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2022
$25K
Porter Leath
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2022
$25K
Mid-south Food Bank
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2022
$20K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2022
$20K
Community Legal Center
TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TN · TY 2022
$20K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.