Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation
The Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation is a private foundation based in Richardson, Texas. Its 2025 filing describes scholarships awarded to private colleges and universities on behalf of deserving but needy student pulpit preachers.
Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation gave $52K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,000
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- +19.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,209
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $945,092
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists narrative correspondence as the form and materials and states that scholarships are awarded to private colleges and universities on behalf of deserving but needy student pulpit preachers.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert And Willora Oglesby Foundati
Mailing address: 1409 N Waterview Dr, Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (972) 238-4722
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tuttle Church of Christ FBO India P ($3K). Together the top 8 received $11K.
Organizations only. It also paid 35 individual scholarships ($41,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 168 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were reported as 50% to recipients in Tennessee, 33% in Alabama, 8% in Texas, 6% in Oklahoma, and 2% in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2022) to $52K (2025). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tuttle Church of Christ FBO India P Tuttle, OK | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| 35 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $41,000 |
| Freed-Hardeman Univ FBO Alexander E Henderson, TN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Heritage Christian Univ FBO Shawn M Florence, AL | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Heritage Christian Univ FBO Stacy T Florence, AL | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| SW School of Bib Studies FBO A Reye Austin, TX | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| SW School of Bib Studies FBO T Tool Austin, TX | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Heritage Christian Univ FBO Anthony Florence, AL | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Heritage Christian Univ FBO Rodney Florence, AL | Scholarship | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $945,092 | $68,223 | $63,110 | $52,000 | 43 | $51,000 | $28,415 | $47,153 |
| 2024 | $939,979 | $137,143 | $58,443 | $47,000 | 36 | $47,000 | $81,920 | $44,301 |
| 2023 | $861,279 | $106,832 | $46,048 | $35,500 | 34 | $35,801 | $43,568 | $41,354 |
| 2022 | $800,495 | $88,277 | $44,997 | $34,000 | 30 | $37,344 | $35,554 | $38,730 |
| 2021 | $763,916 | $91,862 | $45,302 | $36,000 | 25 | $37,672 | $39,562 | $37,106 |
| 2020 | $717,356 | $43,200 | $42,693 | $35,000 | 27 | — | $20,495 | $34,506 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated award restriction is scholarships for students who are pulpit preachers and are described as deserving but needy. The filing says awards are made to private colleges and universities on their behalf.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $52,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed award was $3,000 to Tuttle Church of Christ FBO India P in Tuttle, Oklahoma, for a scholarship. Other listed awards included $2,000 each to Abilene an individual recipient in Abilene, Texas, and to six Freed-Hardeman University recipients in Henderson, Tennessee. Listed $1,000 awards included grants to Denver an individual recipient in Littleton, Colorado, Heritage Christian University recipients in Florence, Alabama, and York an individual recipient in York, Nebraska.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert K Oglesby, Willora Oglesby, and Robert K Oglesby Jr as directors.
Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert K Oglesby
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert K Oglesby Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Willora Oglesby
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation
How much does Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation give each year?
Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation gave $52K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 36 grants.
What is Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,209, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation give grants?
Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (33%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Florence, AL (4 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (43 grants).
Who are Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tuttle Church of Christ FBO India P ($3,000), Freed-Hardeman Univ FBO Alexander E ($2,000) and Heritage Christian Univ FBO Shawn M ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 35 individual scholarships ($41,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation?
Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation reported $945K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated award restriction is scholarships for students who are pulpit preachers and are described as deserving but needy. The filing says awards are made to private colleges and universities on their behalf. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation's EIN?
Robert and Willora Oglesby Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2468388. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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