Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $691,550 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$691,550
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$17.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $793,066 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $656,100 | 25 | $15.7 million |
| 2023 | $793,066 | 30 | $17.1 million |
| 2024 | $691,550 | 27 | $17.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc PO Box 40105, memphis, TN 38174 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (901) 680-0276 |
| What to submit | the request must be in writing. the material submitted must include a copy of the organization's tax exemption letter, a list of board of directors, sources of funding, the history and goals of the organization, financial statements, current operating budget and the specific purpose for which the grant will be used. additional information can be found at http://thomaswbriggsfoundation.org/funding/ |
| Deadlines | August 1 and February 1 |
| Restrictions | Memphis 501c3 Arts, Civic, Education, Social Service and Youth efforts. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 26 | $690,550 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Overton Park Conservancy | Program Support | $70,000 |
| Neighborhood Christian Center | Program Support | $60,000 |
| RedZone Ministries | Program Support | $60,000 |
| Christopher A Pugh Center | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Circuit Playhouse Inc | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Alcy Ball Development Corporation | Program Support | $40,000 |
| World Relief | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Beautiful Spirited Women | Program Support | $33,000 |
| Creative Aging | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Dorothy Day House of Hospitality Inc | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Memphis Allies | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Room in the Inn | Program Support | $25,000 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Bevo Boys Fitness Academy | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Hattiloo Theater | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Memphis Inner City Rugby | Program Support | $20,000 |
| New Ballet Ensemble | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Museum of Science & History- Pink Palace | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Music Export Memphis | Program Support | $15,000 |
| My Cup of Tea | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Shelby Farms Park Conservancy | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Tennessee Nonprofit Network | Program Support | $15,000 |
| United Way of the MidSouth | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Memphis | Program Support | $2,250 |
| Asset Funders Network | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Donna C Nash | Program Support | $200 |
| Grace St Luke's Episcopal Church | Program Support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Donna Nash
- DOUGLAS sCARBORO
- v lynn evans
- Larry Jensen
- demetri patikas
- dr KENNETH S ROBINSON
- carol Seamons
- Keva Latham
- Rufus Smith
- Allison cates
- meg crosby
- hunter witherington
Questions people ask
Does Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 1 and February 1.
How much does Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc give?
$691,550 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Donna Nash (Executive director), DOUGLAS sCARBORO (Director), v lynn evans (director) and Larry Jensen (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and arts and culture.