Private foundation · Knoxville
Tibbals Foundation
In 2024 it gave 6 grants worth $319,345 to Tennessee groups, 5 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $2,500 to $68,000. Most often for: “General funding”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $319,345 · 5 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,500 to $68,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $17,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Campbell County · plus 8 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $570,595
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Janice TibbalsPresident
- Sharon Miller PryseVp/treasurer
- The Trust Company of TennesseeTrustee
- Joseph P CongletonSecretary
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
- General funding (5 grants)
- General program support (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 2 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation East Tenne | Knoxville, Knox County | General funding | $212K |
| West Hills Baptist Church | Knoxville, Knox County | General funding | $68K |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | General funding | $25K |
| 1907 Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | General funding | $2,500 |
| Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville, Knox County | General program support | $1,500 |
| First Baptist Church of Lafollette | Lafollette, Campbell County | General funding | $10K |