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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 62-6039986

Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Memphis, TN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 27 grants and $691,550 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact person
On file
Phone
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
August 1 and February 1
Restrictions
Memphis 501c3 Arts, Civic, Education, Social Service and Youth efforts.

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Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $691,550

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $17,513,616

  • Tax year 2023

    $635,300

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $17,073,239

  • Tax year 2022

    $475,000

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $15,738,522

  • Tax year 2021

    $619,750

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $14,922,943

  • Tax year 2020

    $629,000

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $18,180,278

  • Tax year 2019

    $703,500

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $15,701,335

  • Tax year 2018

    $671,533

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $15,215,250

  • Tax year 2017

    $757,088

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $15,973,607

Grants paid in 2024

27 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Overton Park ConservancyMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $70,000
  2. Neighborhood Christian CenterMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $60,000
  3. RedZone MinistriesMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $60,000
  4. Christopher A Pugh CenterCordova, TN

    Program Support

    $50,000
  5. Circuit Playhouse IncMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $50,000
  6. Alcy Ball Development CorporationMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $40,000
  7. World ReliefMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $40,000
  8. Beautiful Spirited WomenMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $33,000
  9. Creative AgingMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $25,000
  10. Dorothy Day House of Hospitality IncMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $25,000
  11. Memphis AlliesMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $25,000
  12. Room in the InnMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $25,000
  13. A Step Ahead FoundationMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $20,000
  14. Bevo Boys Fitness AcademyMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $20,000
  15. Hattiloo TheaterMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $20,000
  16. Memphis Inner City RugbyMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $20,000
  17. New Ballet EnsembleMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $20,000
  18. Museum of Science & History- Pink PalaceMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $15,000
  19. Music Export MemphisMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $15,000
  20. My Cup of TeaMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $15,000
  21. Shelby Farms Park ConservancyMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $15,000
  22. Tennessee Nonprofit NetworkMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $15,000
  23. United Way of the MidSouthMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $10,000
  24. Contemporary Arts MemphisMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $2,250
  25. Asset Funders NetworkChicago, IL

    Program Support

    $1,000
  26. Donna C NashMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $200
  27. Grace St Luke's Episcopal ChurchMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $100

Approved for future payment

6 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. National Civil Rights MuseumMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $120,000
  2. Alpha Omega Veterans ServicesMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $70,000
  3. Memphis Botanic GardenMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $50,000
  4. Memphis Teacher ResidencyMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $25,000
  5. Play Where You StayMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $20,000
  6. Beale Street CaravanMemphis, TN

    Program Support

    $10,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture4 grants $87,25027% of the total
  2. Sports and recreation2 grants $85,00026% of the total
  3. Housing and shelter2 grants $65,00020% of the total
  4. Crime and legal aid2 grants $35,00011% of the total
  5. Human services2 grants $35,00011% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $20,0006% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $1,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Tennessee26 grants $690,550
  2. Illinois1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

12 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Donna NashExecutive director Hours 40Pay $67,000
  • DOUGLAS sCARBORODirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • v lynn evansdirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Larry JensenDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • demetri patikasdirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • dr KENNETH S ROBINSONdirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • carol Seamonsdirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Keva Lathamdirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rufus SmithDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Allison cateschair/director Hours 1Pay $0
  • meg crosbyvice chair Hours 1Pay $0
  • hunter witheringtontreasurer/director Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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