Colquitt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Colquitt Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $899,000 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$899,000
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$30.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $25.3 million |
| 2024 | $899,000 | 53 | $30.5 million |
How to apply
Colquitt 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 Colquitt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 9 | $558,000 |
| North Carolina | 32 | $280,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $4,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thrive Lonsdale | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Wears Valley Ranch | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Long Branch Missionary Baptist Church | General operating support | $51,000 |
| Haywood Christian Ministry | General operating support | $44,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General operating support | $42,000 |
| The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund | General operating support | $41,000 |
| United Way of Haywood County Inc | General operating support | $41,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens Inc | Ravine renovation | $30,000 |
| Immanuel Community School Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Safe Families for Children | Designation for east tennessee charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Champion Christmas Basket and Santa Pal | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Beloved of Asheville | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Mountain Projects Inc | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Maggie Valley United Methodist Church | General operating support | $3,000 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital | General operating support | $3,000 |
| 4HOOVES Large Animal Services | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Clyde Fire Department | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Eight Days of Hope | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Smokies | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Haywood County Schools Foundation | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Kare House | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Toys for Tots | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Aerial Recovery | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Proj | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Beacon of Hope | General operating support | $1,000 |
| CATMAN2 Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Center Pigeon Baptist Church | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Central Haywood Church of Christ | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Clothes to Kids of Haywood County | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Foster Family Alliance | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Greater Good Charities | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Long Road Home Sanctuary | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Loving Food Resources | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Manna Foodbank | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Mountain Pet Rescue | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David M Colquitt
- Anne H Colquitt
- William D Edwards
Questions people ask
Does Colquitt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Colquitt Foundation give?
$899,000 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Colquitt Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David M Colquitt (President), Anne H Colquitt (Treasurer) and William D Edwards (Secretary).
What does Colquitt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and animals.