Tickle Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tickle Family Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $151,056 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$151,056
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was down from $411,062 the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $411,062 | 10 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $151,056 | 13 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
Tickle Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Tickle Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 4 | $67,500 |
| Alabama | 6 | $61,056 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Charter School Foundation | Education | $30,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | Religious | $27,500 |
| Asbury United Methodist Church | Religious | $25,000 |
| United States Israel Education Association | Education | $25,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Religious | $10,000 |
| Special Operations Fund | Community development | $10,000 |
| Big Oak Ranch Inc | Religious | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau | Youth development | $5,000 |
| Uab Athletics Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Community development | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Oak Mountain Mission Ministries | Religious | $1,000 |
| Charitable Contributions From Passthroughs | Charitable contribution | $56 |
Officers and trustees
- T Charles Tickle
- Jeremy D Tickle
- M Jason Tickle
- Barbara M Tickle
- Ameri'ca Lynn Tickle
- Andrea Elizabeth Tickle
Questions people ask
Does Tickle Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tickle Family Foundation give?
$151,056 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tickle Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists T Charles Tickle (Vice President), Jeremy D Tickle (Vice President, Secretary,), M Jason Tickle (Vice President) and Barbara M Tickle (President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Tickle Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and community development.