The Prentiss Foundation
Accepts applications
The Prentiss Foundation is a private foundation in Cordova, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $84,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $36,000 and the largest $38,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$84,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$36,000
- Largest grant$38,500
- Assets$734,144
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $82,000 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $82,000 | 4 | $707,937 |
| 2024 | $84,500 | 3 | $734,144 |
How to apply
| Contact | James H Prentiss Jr PO Box 1028, Cordova, TN 38088-1028 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (901) 606-3034 |
| What to submit | No particular form |
What The Prentiss Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 3 | $84,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way | Charitable | $38,500 |
| Memphis Child Advocacy Center | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Shelby Farms Park Conservancy | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James H Prentiss Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Prentiss Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Prentiss Foundation give?
$84,500 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $36,000.
Who runs The Prentiss Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James H Prentiss Jr (President).
What does The Prentiss Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and environment and conservation.