Private foundation · EIN 81-6183536 · Memphis, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert E Tipton Jr 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: 11 grants paid, $299K total, median $5,000. 55% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$299K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TN
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Memphis University SchoolMemphis, TNGeneral Donation$200K
Gordie FoundationCharlottesville, VAGeneral Donation$29K
Hutchison SchoolMemphis, TNGeneral Donation$25K
Trinity Episcopal Church of Pine BluffPine Bluff, ARGeneral Donation$15K
Tn Shakespeare CompanyCordova, TNGeneral Donation$5,000
Brooks Museum of ArtMemphis, TNGeneral Donation$5,000
Turning Point MinistriesSan Diego, CAGeneral Donation$5,000
Carnival MemphisMemphis, TNGeneral Donation$5,000
Tucker Hipps FoundationPiedmont, SCGeneral Donation$5,000
Delta WaterfowlBismarck, NDGeneral Donation$2,500
Germantown Performing Arts CenterGermantown, TNGeneral Donation$2,500

By state: Tennessee 6 · Virginia 1 · Arkansas 1 · California 1 · South Carolina 1 · North Dakota 1

About this foundation

Robert E Tipton Jr Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Memphis, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Robert E Tipton Jr 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 Robert E Tipton Jr Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $299K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Robert E Tipton Jr Charitable Foundation give?

Tennessee (6 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Arkansas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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