The John D Tickle Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The John D Tickle Foundation is a private foundation in Bristol, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.5 million and the largest $1.5 million. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.5 million
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$12.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $1.5 million 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 | $1.5 million | 1 | $10.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 1 | $11.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 1 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
This is a patient assistance program. Its grants are medicine given free to patients, so it does not fund organizations.
The John D Tickle 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 John D Tickle Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee Foundation | Athletics Engineering & Veterinary Medicine | $1.5 million |
Officers and trustees
- John D Tickle
Questions people ask
Does The John D Tickle Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The John D Tickle Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.5 million.
Who runs The John D Tickle Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John D Tickle (Trustee).
What does The John D Tickle Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and health.