Tibbals Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tibbals Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $570,595 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $212,345. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$570,595
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$212,345
- Assets$15.0 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $449,577 the year before.
57% 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 | $86,723 | 7 | $12.3 million |
| 2023 | $449,577 | 8 | $14.1 million |
| 2024 | $570,595 | 14 | $15.0 million |
How to apply
Tibbals 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 Tibbals Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 6 | $319,345 |
| Florida | 7 | $244,250 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation East Tenne | General funding | $212,345 |
| First Sarasota | General funding | $122,000 |
| West Hills Baptist Church | General funding | $68,000 |
| Ringling Museum of Art | General support | $66,250 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | General funding | $30,000 |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | General funding | $25,000 |
| Circus Ring of Fame Foundation | General funding | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Lafollette | General funding | $10,000 |
| Ringling College of Art and Design | General funding | $10,000 |
| Denison Education Foundation Attention Melanie Truxal | General funding | $7,000 |
| The Circus Arts Conservatory | General funding | $5,000 |
| 1907 Foundation | General funding | $2,500 |
| Knoxville Museum of Art | General program support | $1,500 |
| Johns Hopkins All Children S Foundation | General funding | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janice Tibbals
- Sharon Miller Pryse
- The Trust Company of Tennessee
- Joseph P Congleton
Questions people ask
Does Tibbals Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tibbals Foundation give?
$570,595 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Tibbals Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Janice Tibbals (President), Sharon Miller Pryse (Vp/Treasurer), The Trust Company of Tennessee (Trustee) and Joseph P Congleton (Secretary).
What does Tibbals Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.