The Tharpe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Tharpe Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,520 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$35,520
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$735,330
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $33,232 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,014 | 34 | $638,232 |
| 2024 | $33,232 | 37 | $693,179 |
| 2025 | $35,520 | 43 | $735,330 |
How to apply
The Tharpe 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 The Tharpe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 29 | $25,050 |
| New York | 4 | $2,400 |
| Alabama | 2 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $1,920 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $750 |
| Missouri | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lovett School the Lovett School | General | $2,500 |
| First Presbyteriam Church First Presbyterian Church | General | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General | $2,000 |
| Extra Special People Inc Extra Special People Inc | General | $1,165 |
| Adaptive Learning Center Adaptive Learning Center | General | $1,000 |
| Adaptive Learning Center Adaptive Learning Center | General | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Alzheimers Association | General | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Alzheimers Association | General | $1,000 |
| Atlanta Neuroscience FD Atlanta Neuroscience Fdn | General | $1,000 |
| Blue Sky Blue Sky | General | $1,000 |
| Culver Educational Fdn Culver Educational Fdn | General | $1,000 |
| Darlington School Darlington School | General | $1,000 |
| Grace Marietta Church Grace Marietta Church | General | $1,000 |
| Kansas State Alumni Association Kansas State Alumni Association | General | $1,000 |
| Kenyan Women and Children Kenyan Women and Children | General | $1,000 |
| Lighthouse Family Retreat Lighthouse Family Retreat | General | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General | $1,000 |
| Rome Historic Golf Preservation Rome Historic Golf Preservation | General | $1,000 |
| The Joy House the Joy House | General | $1,000 |
| Tigers Unlimited Tigers Unlimited | General | $1,000 |
| Tigers Unlimited Tigers Unlimited | General | $1,000 |
| Waypoint Ministries Waypoint Ministries | General | $1,000 |
| Vision Trust Vision Trust | General | $960 |
| Vision Trust Vision Trust | General | $960 |
| Sunshine Kids Foundation Sunshine Kids Foundation | General | $750 |
| Simple Needs Georgia Simple Needs Georgia | General | $700 |
| Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Atlanta Ronald McDonald House | General | $665 |
| Charity Water Charity Water | General | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders | General | $500 |
| Geer College of the Arts Geer College of the Arts | General | $500 |
| Humane Society of Harris County Humane Society of Harris County | General | $500 |
| Prodigal Child Ministries Prodigal Child Ministries | General | $500 |
| Wayside Waifs Wayside Waifs | General | $500 |
| Special Olympics Ga Special Olympics Ga | General | $455 |
| Skyland Trail Skyland Trail | General | $415 |
| Atlanta Botanical Gardens Atlanta Botanical Gardens | General | $405 |
| Charity Water Charity Water | General | $400 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Make A Wish Foundation | General | $400 |
| Atlanta Neuroscience FD Atlanta Neuroscience Fdn | General | $375 |
| Home Stretch Home Stretch | General | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Tharpe
- Truist Investment Services
Questions people ask
Does The Tharpe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tharpe Foundation give?
$35,520 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Tharpe Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Tharpe (Director) and Truist Investment Services (Trustee).
What does The Tharpe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.