The Academy Place Foundation
The Academy Place Foundation is a private foundation based in Oxford, Mississippi. Its 2024 filing reports 19 grants totaling $321,800 to charitable organizations, including organizations in the arts, youth services, health, and relief and social services.
The Academy Place Foundation at a glance
In short: The Academy Place Foundation gave $322K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state Tennessee. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $321,800
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,937
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,451,838
- +13.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Academy Place Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Donna Wade Cpa 817 Brentwood Co, Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 236-3582
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Academy Place Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Relief Services ($75K). Together the top 10 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 96 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee (33%), Maryland (23%), California (16%), Pennsylvania (12%), and Florida (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Academy Place Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $260K (2020) to $331K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $322K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Brooks Museum Memphis, TN | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Jack Miller Center Bala Cynwyd, PA | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs-Memphis Memphis, TN | General Operating | $35,000 |
| San Diego Museum of Art San Diego, CA | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League West Palm Beach, FL | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Salvation Army of Memphis Memphis, TN | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Season to Share-Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Church Health Memphis, TN | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army-West Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | General Operating | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,451,838 | $715,303 | $337,358 | $321,800 | 19 | $321,800 | $495,410 | $427,960 |
| 2023 | $1,280,400 | $524,814 | $343,870 | $330,800 | 19 | $330,800 | $330,202 | $350,626 |
| 2022 | $1,277,397 | $284,074 | $277,309 | $265,000 | 21 | $265,000 | $273,765 | $337,865 |
| 2021 | $1,272,132 | $230,383 | $301,042 | $274,100 | 19 | $274,178 | $210,364 | $324,116 |
| 2020 | $1,342,530 | $304,496 | $272,453 | $260,100 | 18 | — | $295,799 | $251,633 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Academy Place Foundation reported a distributable amount of $428K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants included support for the San Diego Museum of Art, whose stated mission is “to inspire, educate and cultivate curiosity through great works of art,” and Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, whose stated mission is “to prevent delinquency and develop lawful, resilient, and productive citizens.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $321,800. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median grant of $7,500. Notable grants included $75,000 to Catholic Relief Services, $50,000 to Brooks Museum, $40,000 to Jack Miller Center, and $35,000 each to Boys & Girls Clubs-Memphis and San Diego Museum of Art. The listed grants were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert J Hunt and Eileen D Hunt as trustees.
The Academy Place Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eileen D. Hunt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Hunt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Academy Place Foundation
How much does The Academy Place Foundation give each year?
The Academy Place Foundation gave $322K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $331K across 19 grants.
What is The Academy Place Foundation's typical grant size?
The Academy Place Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $16,937, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Academy Place Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Academy Place Foundation give grants?
The Academy Place Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (23%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (5 grants), Memphis, TN (4 grants) and San Diego, CA (4 grants).
Does The Academy Place Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Academy Place Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Academy Place Foundation's largest grantees?
The Academy Place Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Relief Services ($75,000), Brooks Museum ($50,000) and Jack Miller Center ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Academy Place Foundation?
The Academy Place Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $322K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $428K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Academy Place Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Academy Place Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Academy Place Foundation's EIN?
The Academy Place Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6380345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Academy Place Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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