THE MARILYN AND SONNY OATES FOUNDATIONClosed
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Dallas, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-8084868
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Marilyn and Sonny Oates Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing $11.3 million in grants to 38 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages with nonprofits through invitation-only processes. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC
DALLAS, TX
$10.5M
41%
MEDIALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL INC
Arlington, TX
$1.4M
5%
THE CRYSTAL CHARITY BALL
Dallas, TX
$320K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MARILYN AND SONNY OATES FOUNDATION?
No. THE MARILYN AND SONNY OATES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MARILYN AND SONNY OATES FOUNDATION give?
THE MARILYN AND SONNY OATES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Mississippi, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE MARILYN AND SONNY OATES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MARILYN AND SONNY OATES FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MARILYN AND SONNY OATES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE MARILYN AND SONNY OATES FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $11.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MARILYN AND SONNY OATES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE MARILYN AND SONNY OATES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC, MEDIALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL INC, and THE CRYSTAL CHARITY BALL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MARILYN AND SONNY OATES FOUNDATION?
THE MARILYN AND SONNY OATES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.