Private foundation · Temple, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan Perpetual Charitable Trust
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $250 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant
- $250 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $250, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 11 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 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $6,150
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,150 | $250 | 1 |
| 2023 | $6,550 | $300 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- George p olson trustee · temple · 2104096000
- What to send
- Letter, articles of incorporation and by-laws, correspondence, statement of purpose of grant; sec. 501(c)(3)
- Deadlines
- October 1
Next one: Oct 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Trust is primarily concerned with wildlife conservation and humane treatment of animals.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
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- George P OlsonTrustee
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
- Operating expenses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating expenses | $250 |