Funder directory Tennessee Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc

Private foundation · MEMPHIS, TN · EIN 626039986

Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$1,750–$54,000

median $20,000

Giving (latest FY)

$691,550

27 grants · FY2025

Assets

$17,512,054

gives in TN, IL

Arts & culture · 27%Recreation & sports · 26%Human services · 21%Crime & legal · 11%Housing & shelter · 8%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: the request must be in writing. the material submitted must include a copy of the organization's tax exemption letter, a list of board of directors, sources of funding, the history and goals of the organization, financial statements, current operating budget and the specific purpose for which the grant will be used. additional information can be found at http://thomaswbriggsfoundation.org/funding/

Deadlines: August 1 and February 1

Restrictions: Memphis 501c3 Arts, Civic, Education, Social Service and Youth efforts.

Contact: THOMAS W BRIGGS FOUNDATION INC · PO Box 40105, memphis, TN, 38174 · 9016800276

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
Overton Park Conservancy · Memphis, TN Program Support $70,000
Neighborhood Christian Center · Memphis, TN Program Support $60,000
RedZone Ministries · Memphis, TN Program Support $60,000
Christopher A Pugh Center · Cordova, TN Program Support $50,000
Circuit Playhouse Inc · Memphis, TN Program Support $50,000
Alcy Ball Development Corporation · Memphis, TN Program Support $40,000
World Relief · Memphis, TN Program Support $40,000
Tennessee Nonprofit Network · Memphis, TN Program Support $15,000
United Way of the MidSouth · Memphis, TN Program Support $10,000

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.