Private foundation · Memphis
T W Briggs Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 26 totaling $691K
- Typical grant
- $15K to $40K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $20K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 1 grant outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $692K
How to apply
- Contact
- THOMAS W BRIGGS FOUNDATION INC · memphis · 9016800276
- What to send
- the request must be in writing. the material submitted must include a copy of the organization's tax exemption letter, a list of board of directors, sources of funding, the history and goals of the organization, financial statements, current operating budget and the specific purpose for which the grant will be used. additional information can be found at http://thomaswbriggsfoundation.org/funding/
- Deadlines
- August 1 and February 1
- Limits
- Memphis 501c3 Arts, Civic, Education, Social Service and Youth efforts.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
What it funds most often
- Program support
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overton Park Conservancy | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $70K |
| Neighborhood Christian Center | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $60K |
| Redzone Ministries | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $60K |
| Christopher A Pugh Center | Cordova, Shelby County | Program Support | $50K |
| Circuit Playhouse Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $50K |
| Alcy Ball Development Corporation | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $40K |
| World Relief | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $40K |
| Beautiful Spirited Women | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $33K |
| Creative Aging | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $25K |
| Dorothy Day House of Hospitality Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $25K |
| Memphis Allies | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $25K |
| Room in the Inn | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $25K |
| A Step Ahead Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $20K |
| Bevo Boys Fitness Academy | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $20K |
| Hattiloo Theater | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $20K |
| Memphis Inner City Rugby | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $20K |
| New Ballet Ensemble | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $20K |
| Museum of Science & History- Pink Palace | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $15K |
| Music Export Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $15K |
| My Cup of Tea | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $15K |
| Shelby Farms Park Conservancy | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $15K |
| Tennessee Nonprofit Network | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $15K |
| United Way of the Midsouth | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $10K |
| Contemporary Arts Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $2,250 |
| Donna C Nash | Memphis, Shelby County | Program Support | $200 |
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