Private foundation · EIN 30-0056706 · Germantown, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Deborah Dunklin Tipton Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 50 grants paid, $534K total, median $5,000. 48% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
50
$534K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TN
48%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

50 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Robert Tipton Charitable FoundationMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$200K
Tn Wildlife FederationNashville, TNGeneral Operating Support$50K
Arkansas Museum of Fine ArtsLittle Rock, ARGeneral Operating Support$25K
First Baptist Church - Pine Bluff ArPine Bluff, ARGeneral Operating Support$20K
Theatre MemphisMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$15K
Dixon Gallery and GardensMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$14K
In Touch MinistriesAtlanta, GAGeneral Operating Support$13K
George Washington FoundationFredricksburg, VAGeneral Operating Support$10K
K-LoveRocklin, CAGeneral Operating Support$10K
Memphis University SchoolMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$10K
National Museum of Women in the ArtsWashington, DCGeneral Operating Support$10K
Trinity Episcopal Church of Pine BluffPine Bluff, ARGeneral Operating Support$10K
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TNGeneral Operating Support$10K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral Operating Support$8,812
American Express FoundationNew York, NYGeneral Operating Support$6,000
Carnival MemphisMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$5,825
Arkansas Governor's MansionLittle Rock, ARGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Crystal Bridges Museum of American ArtBentonville, ARGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Dallas Museum of the ArtsDallas, TXGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Hutchison SchoolMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Lebonheur ClubMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Memphis Brooks Museum of ArtMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Regional One Health FoundationMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Sweet Briar CollegeSweet Briar, VAGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Tennessee Shakespeare CoCordova, TNGeneral Operating Support$5,000
The Gordie CenterCharlottesville, VAGeneral Operating Support$5,000
The Madeira SchoolMcLean, VAGeneral Operating Support$5,000
WknoCordova, TNGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Pure AcademyMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Tucker W Hipps Memorial FoundationPiedmont, SCGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Turning Point MinistrySan Diego, CAGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Delta Waterfall FoundationBismarck, NDGeneral Operating Support$3,500
Germantown Performing Arts CenterGermantown, TNGeneral Operating Support$3,500
University of Memphis FoundationMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$3,500
Southern Reins Center for Equine TherapyMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$3,000
All Others 1000 Or Less Per DoneeGermantown, TNGeneral Operating Support$2,909
Memphis Symphony LeagueMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$2,850
Memphis Botanic GardenMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$2,500
Razorback FoundationFayetteville, ARGeneral Operating Support$2,500
Tiger Scholarship FundMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$2,500
St Georges Episcopal ChurchGermantown, TNGeneral Operating Support$2,000
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXGeneral Operating Support$1,200
Focus on the FamilyKansas City, MOGeneral Operating Support$1,000
Joel Osteen MinistriesHouston, TXGeneral Operating Support$1,000
Smu Dedman School of LawDallas, TXGeneral Operating Support$1,000
Margaret Oates Dixon SocietyMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$1,000
Memphis Athletic FundMemphis, TNGeneral Operating Support$1,000
Our Daily Bread MinistrisGrand Rapids, MIGeneral Operating Support$1,000
Palmer Home for ChildrenLake Cormorant, MSGeneral Operating Support$1,000

By state: Tennessee 24 · Arkansas 6 · Virginia 5 · California 2 · Georgia 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Deborah Dunklin Tipton Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Germantown, Tennessee, administered in care of J Lee Brown, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Deborah Dunklin Tipton Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Deborah Dunklin Tipton Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $534K across 50 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Deborah Dunklin Tipton Charitable Foundation give?

Tennessee (24 grants), Arkansas (6 grants), Virginia (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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Irvin Lansky Foundationsince 2002 Germantown, TN $575K13 grants · 2024 $30KYes $14M
The Bill Gatton Foundationsince 1987 Bristol, TN $27M9 grants · 2024 $1.8MYes $902M
Tennessee Health Foundation Incsince 2003 Chattanooga, TN $3.8M75 grants · 2024 $8,000Yes $282M
J R Hyde III Foundationsince 1992 Memphis, TN $13M141 grants · 2024 $38KYes $256M
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