Tibbals Foundation
Invitation OnlyKnoxville, Tennessee · EIN 58-1830372 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$571K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$15M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $66,250.
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
57% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation East Tenne | Knoxville, TN | General funding | $212,345 |
| First Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | General funding | $122,000 |
| West Hills Baptist Church | Knoxville, TN | General funding | $68,000 |
| Ringling Museum of Art | Sarasota, FL | General support | $66,250 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | Sarasota, FL | General funding | $30,000 |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | General funding | $25,000 |
| Circus Ring of Fame Foundation | Sarasota, FL | General funding | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Lafollette | Lafollette, TN | General funding | $10,000 |
| Ringling College of Art and Design | Sarasota, FL | General funding | $10,000 |
| Denison Education Foundation Attention Melanie Truxal | Denison, TX | General funding | $7,000 |
| The Circus Arts Conservatory | Sarasota, FL | General funding | $5,000 |
| 1907 Foundation | Knoxville, TN | General funding | $2,500 |
| Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville, TN | General program support | $1,500 |
| Johns Hopkins All Children S Foundation | St Petesrburg, FL | General funding | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $570,595 | 14 |
| 2023 | $449,577 | 8 |
| 2022 | $86,723 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349103616
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1830372
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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