Private foundation · Dallas, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Columbus Phipps Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $124,500 · 1 in Roane County
- Typical grant
- $2,000 to $44,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $9,250, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County, Sullivan County, Roane County, Davidson County, Claiborne County, Knox County · plus 58 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 17% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 1 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $1.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.1M | $124K | 6 |
| 2023 | $948K | $138K | 7 |
| 2022 | $1.1M | $107K | 9 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Mr paul d buchanan · clintwood · 5409268152
- What to send
- Application available from foundation contact
- Deadlines
- Applications must be received by may 15 renewal applications must be received by june 15
Next one: May 15, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Cultural activities/residents of dickenson cnty scholarship awards/graduates of dickenson cnty
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Paul D BuchananTrustee/director
- Dr Jewell AskinsTrustee
- Mr Michael A StroughTrustee
- Mr Jerry ArtripTrustee
- Mr Clarence PhillipsTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Educational grants
Tennessee organizations it funded
Roane County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roane State Community College | Harriman, Roane County | Educational grants | $2,000 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate, Claiborne County | Educational grants | $60K |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Washington County | Educational grants | $44K |
| King University | Bristol, Sullivan County | Educational grants | $12K |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Educational grants | $6,500 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, Davidson County | Educational grants | $-500 |