Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Jonesborough, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $115,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$115,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$288,554
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $33,000 the year before.
71% 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 | $45,000 | 7 | $297,274 |
| 2024 | $33,000 | 5 | $339,167 |
| 2025 | $115,000 | 7 | $288,554 |
How to apply
Tom & Shirley Palmer Family 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 Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 7 | $115,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy Support Center of Johnson County | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Doe River Gorge Ministries | Childrens Ministry | $30,000 |
| Families Involved Serving Humanity Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Overhome Mentoring Program | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Appalachian Highlands Humane Society | Animal Rescue | $5,000 |
| Tiny Miracles Kitten Rescue | Animal Rescue | $5,000 |
| Rise Up For Kids | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patti D Jacobs
- Jeanne A Clarke
Questions people ask
Does Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation give?
$115,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patti D Jacobs (President) and Jeanne A Clarke (Secretary).
What does Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and animals.