Robert Bigelow Jr Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Robert Bigelow Jr Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,188 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $21,766 and the largest $27,138. 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$87,188
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$21,766
- Largest grant$27,138
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $88,602 the year before.
0% 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 | $103,507 | 4 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $88,602 | 4 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $87,188 | 4 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Robert Bigelow Jr Charitable Trust 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 Robert Bigelow Jr Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 2 | $36,789 |
| Indiana | 1 | $27,138 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $23,261 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lutheran University Assoc Valpo Valparaiso University | Operational activities | $27,138 |
| Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church | Operational support | $23,261 |
| International Lutheran Laymen's Leag | Operational support | $20,271 |
| The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | Operational support | $16,518 |
Officers and trustees
- First Horizon Bank
Questions people ask
Does Robert Bigelow Jr Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert Bigelow Jr Charitable Trust give?
$87,188 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $21,766.
Who runs Robert Bigelow Jr Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists First Horizon Bank (Trustee).
What does Robert Bigelow Jr Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.