The Creek Bed Foundation
Historical FunderFayetteville, Tennessee · EIN 20-7523180 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN A TAYLOR TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 917, FAYETTEVILLE TN 37334 |
| Phone | 9314336470 |
| THECREEKBED@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM IS REQUIRED. INFORMATION MUST INCLUDE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY OF THE 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION; DETAILS REGARDING THE PROJECT FOR WHICH THE FUNDING IS BEING REQUESTED; AN ITEMIZED LIST OF PROJECTED EXPENSES; A COPY OF THE 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPTION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | THERE IS NO SUBMISSION DEADLINE. GRANTS ARE ISSUED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR UPON SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIO |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY BASED ON GEOGRAPHY, ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE/USE, ETC. THE FOUNDATION HAS FUNDED A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES FROM WILDLIFE AND NATURE PRESERVATION TO THE ARTS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endangered Species Protection Agenc | Coalville, UT | Operating costs; inv of salmon farmi | $115,000 |
| Lamia Afghan Foundation | Nashville, TN | Educational opportunity for afghan g | $50,000 |
| Statewide Organizing for Community | Knoxville, TN | Legal expenses challenging gravel pi | $50,000 |
| Pacific Wild Alliance | Issaquah, WA | Operating expenses-research/conserva | $28,200 |
| Centennial Park Conservancy | Nashville, TN | Landscaping costs-centennial park | $25,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | Guide dogs/operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Operating costs-animal sanctuary | $15,000 |
| National Young Farmers Coalition | Chattanooga, TN | Facilitating opportunities for young | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $308,200 | 8 |
| 2024 | $445,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $187,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611019349100111
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7523180
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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