The Emmy Lou Tompkins Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Emmy Lou Tompkins Foundation is a private foundation in Brentwood, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $206,735 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$206,735
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was up from $199,500 the year before.
62% of its 2025 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 | $182,250 | 18 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $199,500 | 23 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $206,735 | 21 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
The Emmy Lou Tompkins 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 The Emmy Lou Tompkins Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 12 | $123,735 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $40,000 |
| California | 1 | $12,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dreambuilders Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Storehouse Food Pantry | General | $20,000 |
| Patriot Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Refuge Center for Counseling | General | $12,735 |
| AHEAD with Horses | General | $12,000 |
| Ashleys Place | General | $10,000 |
| Operation WARM | General | $10,000 |
| PMR Charity | General | $10,000 |
| Renewal House | General | $10,000 |
| Hope Cam | General | $10,000 |
| Autism Career Training | General | $10,000 |
| Healing House | General | $10,000 |
| Center for Child and Family Health | General | $10,000 |
| Sisters Against Domestic Violence | General | $10,000 |
| Agape | General | $6,000 |
| Able Youth | General | $5,000 |
| Prokids | General | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Childrens Home | General | $5,000 |
| Urban Promise Nashville | General | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City | General | $5,000 |
| Brainpower in a Backpack | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ryan Altizer
- Betsy Altizer
- Boydie Girimont
- David Dye
- Blair Seck
- Johnny Altizer
Questions people ask
Does The Emmy Lou Tompkins Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Emmy Lou Tompkins Foundation give?
$206,735 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Emmy Lou Tompkins Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ryan Altizer (Director), Betsy Altizer (Director), Boydie Girimont (Director) and David Dye (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Emmy Lou Tompkins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and human services.