Robert E Tipton Jr Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert E Tipton Jr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $298,977 in 11 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$298,977
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2024 was down from $502,436 the year before.
91% 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 | $502,436 | 5 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $298,977 | 11 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Robert E Tipton Jr 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 Robert E Tipton Jr Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 6 | $242,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $28,977 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis University School | General Donation | $200,000 |
| Gordie Foundation | General Donation | $28,977 |
| Hutchison School | General Donation | $25,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church of Pine Bluff | General Donation | $15,000 |
| TN Shakespeare Company | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Brooks Museum of Art | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Turning Point Ministries | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Carnival Memphis | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Tucker Hipps Foundation | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl | General Donation | $2,500 |
| Germantown Performing Arts Center | General Donation | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Dunklin Tipton
Questions people ask
Does Robert E Tipton Jr Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert E Tipton Jr Charitable Foundation give?
$298,977 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert E Tipton Jr Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Dunklin Tipton (Trustee).
What does Robert E Tipton Jr Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.