Deborah D Tipton Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Deborah D Tipton Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Germantown, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $533,596 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$533,596
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$12.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $605,029 the year before.
20% 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 | $605,029 | 42 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $533,596 | 50 | $12.0 million |
How to apply
Deborah D Tipton Charitable 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 Deborah D Tipton Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 24 | $364,084 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $67,500 |
| Virginia | 5 | $30,000 |
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $12,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $8,812 |
| Texas | 4 | $8,200 |
| New York | 1 | $6,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Tipton Charitable Foundation | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| TN wildlife federation | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| First Baptist Church - Pine Bluff AR | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Theatre Memphis | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Dixon Gallery and Gardens | General Operating Support | $13,500 |
| In Touch Ministries | General Operating Support | $12,500 |
| George Washington Foundation | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| K-Love | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Memphis University School | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church of Pine Bluff | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General Operating Support | $8,812 |
| American Express Foundation | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Carnival Memphis | General Operating Support | $5,825 |
| Arkansas Governor's Mansion | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Dallas Museum of the Arts | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Hutchison School | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| LeBonheur Club | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Memphis Brooks Museum of Art | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Regional One Health Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Sweet Briar College | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Shakespeare Co | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| The Gordie Center | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| The Madeira School | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Wkno | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Pure Academy | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Tucker W Hipps Memorial Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Turning Point Ministry | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Delta Waterfall Foundation | General Operating Support | $3,500 |
| Germantown Performing Arts Center | General Operating Support | $3,500 |
| University of Memphis Foundation | General Operating Support | $3,500 |
| Southern Reins Center for Equine Therapy | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| All others 1000 or less per donee | General Operating Support | $2,909 |
| Memphis Symphony League | General Operating Support | $2,850 |
| Memphis Botanic Garden | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Razorback Foundation | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Dunklin Tipton
- Harry C Erwin III
Questions people ask
Does Deborah D Tipton Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Deborah D Tipton Charitable Foundation give?
$533,596 in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Deborah D Tipton Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Dunklin Tipton (Trustee) and Harry C Erwin III (Trustee).
What does Deborah D Tipton Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and faith communities.