The Creek Bed Foundation
Accepts applications
The Creek Bed Foundation is a private foundation in Fayetteville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $308,200 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $26,600 and the largest $115,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$308,200
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$26,600
- Largest grant$115,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $445,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $187,000 | 4 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $445,000 | 8 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $308,200 | 8 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John A Taylor Trustee PO Box 917, Fayetteville, TN 37334 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (931) 433-6470, thecreekbed@gmail.com |
| What to submit | No specific form is required. Information must include a brief description and history of the 501(c)3 organization; details regarding the project for which the funding is being requested; an itemized list of projected expenses; a copy of the 501(c)3 organization's exemption letter. |
| Deadlines | There is no submission deadline. Grants are issued throughout the year upon submission of applicatio |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions for eligibility based on geography, organization's purpose/use, etc. The foundation has funded a wide range of activities from wildlife and nature preservation to the arts. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Creek Bed Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 4 | $135,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $130,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $28,200 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Endangered Species Protection Agenc | Operating costs; inv of salmon farmi | $115,000 |
| Lamia Afghan Foundation | Educational opportunity for afghan g | $50,000 |
| Statewide Organizing for Community | Legal expenses challenging gravel pi | $50,000 |
| Pacific Wild Alliance | Operating expenses-research/conserva | $28,200 |
| Centennial Park Conservancy | Landscaping costs-centennial park | $25,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Guide dogs/operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Operating costs-animal sanctuary | $15,000 |
| National Young Farmers Coalition | Facilitating opportunities for young | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Taylor Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Creek Bed Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There is no submission deadline. Grants are issued throughout the year upon submission of applicatio.
How much does The Creek Bed Foundation give?
$308,200 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $26,600.
Who runs The Creek Bed Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John A Taylor Jr (Trustee).
What does The Creek Bed Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.