Robert E Tipton Jr Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 81-6183536 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$299K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
45% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis University School | Memphis, TN | General Donation | $200,000 |
| Gordie Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General Donation | $28,977 |
| Hutchison School | Memphis, TN | General Donation | $25,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church of Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff, AR | General Donation | $15,000 |
| TN Shakespeare Company | Cordova, TN | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Brooks Museum of Art | Memphis, TN | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Turning Point Ministries | San Diego, CA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Carnival Memphis | Memphis, TN | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Tucker Hipps Foundation | Piedmont, SC | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl | Bismarck, ND | General Donation | $2,500 |
| Germantown Performing Arts Center | Germantown, TN | General Donation | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $298,977 | 11 |
| 2023 | $502,436 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503089349101455
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-6183536
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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