Tibbals Foundation

EIN 58-1830372 · TN

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in TN, FL, TX
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Tibbals Foundation based in TN paid 14 grants totaling $570.6K to 14 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $212.3K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included NATIONAL CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION EAST TENNE, First Sarasota, and West Hills Baptist Church. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$11,768,511
Giving (latest yr)
$570,595
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
14
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
14
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • National Christian Foundation East Tenne$212,345
  • First Sarasota$122,000
  • West Hills Baptist Church$68,000
  • Ringling Museum of Art$66,250
  • Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation$30,000

Where grants went

  • Tennessee$319,345 · 6 grants
  • Florida$244,250 · 7 grants
  • Texas$7,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (14)

National Christian Foundation East Tenne
Knoxville, TN
General Funding
$212,345
First Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
General Funding
$122,000
West Hills Baptist Church
Knoxville, TN
General Funding
$68,000
Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota, FL
General Support
$66,250
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation
Sarasota, FL
General Funding
$30,000
United Way of Greater Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
General Funding
$25,000
Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, FL
General Funding
$10,000
Circus Ring of Fame Foundation
Sarasota, FL
General Funding
$10,000
First Baptist Church of Lafollette
Lafollette, TN
General Funding
$10,000
Denison Education Foundation
Denison, TX
General Funding
$7,000
The Circus Arts Conservatory
Sarasota, FL
General Funding
$5,000
1907 Foundation
Knoxville, TN
General Funding
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Tibbals Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Tibbals Foundation reported 14 itemized grants totaling $570.6K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $212.3K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include NATIONAL CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION EAST TENNE, First Sarasota, West Hills Baptist Church, among 14 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Tibbals Foundation is a private foundation based in Tennessee, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Tibbals Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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