Private foundation · Birmingham, AL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Ridblatt Family Charitable Trust
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $37,050 · 6 in Shelby County
- Typical grant
- $2,850 to $5,700 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,700, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $57,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57K | $37K | 6 |
| 2024 | $48K | $31K | 6 |
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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- Regions BankTrustee
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Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $14K |
| Temple Israel | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $5,700 |
| Memphis Jewish Home B'nai B'rith Home & | Cordova, Shelby County | General operating | $5,700 |
| Anshei Sphard Congregation | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $5,700 |
| Memphis Jewish Federation | Germantown, Shelby County | General operating | $2,850 |
| Memphis Hebrew Academyyeshiva of the | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $2,850 |