Brinkley Taf Brinkley Foundation
Invitation OnlyMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 62-6079631 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$278K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$5,500
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Day School Annual Fund | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Bollweevil Charity Foundation | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Children's Foundation of Memphis | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Courage Thru Cancer | Cordova, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Little Lighthouse Central Mississippi Inc | Jackson, MS | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Memphis University School | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Thistle and Bee | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cali's Smile Inc | Florence, MS | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Carnival Memphis | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Choices Center for Reproductive Health | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bmhc Foundation | Collierville, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Renew Church | Heber Springs, AR | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Margie's Haven House | Heber Springs, AR | Charitable | $6,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Binghampton Christian Academy | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,500 |
| New Ballet Ensemble | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Reach Memphis | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Heber Springs, AR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Call of Cleburne County | Heber Springs, AR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Church Health Center | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Elmwood Cemetary | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Harwood Center | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hutchinson School | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Peer Power Foundation | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Storehouse Food Pantry | Greers Ferry, AR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Oaks Collaborative | Oxford, MS | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Projects Kids | Greers Ferry, AR | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Warhorses for Heros | Olive Branch, MS | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Carti Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Fairfield Bay Library | Fairfield Bay, AR | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $277,500 | 33 |
| 2024 | $294,400 | 36 |
| 2023 | $245,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640979349100429
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-6079631
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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