Private foundation · Orlando, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Thomas Garrott Foundation
In 2025 it gave 39 grants worth $665,100 to Tennessee groups, 37 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $100 to $10,000.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 39 totaling $665,100 · 37 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $100 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $100: the middle grant to the 12 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 21 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 31% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 12 of 39.
- Total giving that year
- $894,850
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $895K | $665K | 39 |
| 2024 | $864K | $651K | 31 |
| 2023 | $984K | $815K | 41 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 11 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 13 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 5 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 4 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 2 |
| $100,000 or more | 4 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Counseling Center | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $125K |
| Memphis University | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $122K |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $102K |
| Youth Villages | Bartlett, Shelby County | General operating | $100K |
| St Mary S Episcopal School | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $82K |
| National Christian Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $30K |
| Hospitality Hub | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $20K |
| Dixon Gallery and Gardens | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $18K |
| The Center - Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $11K |
| Hutchison School | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $10K |
| Slingshot | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Front Porch | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $5,000 |
| Young Life Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $2,500 |
| Neighborhood Christian Center | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $2,500 |
| Amea Ministries | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $2,000 |
| Shelby County Crime Comission | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $2,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $1,500 |
| Presbyterian Day School | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $1,250 |
| Binghampton Christian Academy | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $1,000 |
| Chickasaw Council | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $1,000 |
| Christ Methodist Church | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $1,000 |
| Church Health Center | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $1,000 |
| My Cup of Tea | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $1,000 |
| One Hundred Club of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating | $1,000 |