Robert Bigelow Jr Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyKnoxville, Tennessee · EIN 47-6367824 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$87K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$20,271
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $16,518 and $23,261.
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.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lutheran University Assoc Valpo Valparaiso University | Valparaiso, IN | Operational activities | $27,138 |
| Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church | Oak Ridge, TN | Operational support | $23,261 |
| International Lutheran Laymen's Leag | St Louis, MO | Operational support | $20,271 |
| The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod | St Louis, MO | Operational support | $16,518 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,188 | 4 |
| 2024 | $88,602 | 4 |
| 2023 | $103,507 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349101625
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6367824
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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