Cigarran Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cigarran Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 13 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 14 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Cigarran 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 Cigarran Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 6 | $1.5 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $29,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral of the Incarnation | Charitable | $1.1 million |
| Harpeth Hall | Charitable | $351,000 |
| Riegelsville Public Library | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Assn | Charitable | $21,700 |
| Society of the Fine Arts | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Warner Park | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Save Our Sound | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Artists Association of Nantucket Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Partnership to End Human Trafficking | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County | Charitable | $500 |
| Andrew Jackson Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas G Cigarran
- Constance T Cigarran
- Christopher T Cigarran
- Lindsey C Axel
Questions people ask
Does Cigarran Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cigarran Family Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Cigarran Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas G Cigarran (President), Constance T Cigarran (Secretary), Christopher T Cigarran (Director) and Lindsey C Axel (Director).
What does Cigarran Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.