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Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc

Memphis, Tennessee  ·  EIN 626039986  ·  Private foundation

Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc has awarded $4.5M across 231 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Memphis Botanic Gardens. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$704K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$15.7M
Assets (FY2020)
231
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc funds

Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, older adults, veterans, women girls.

childrenfamiliesmen boysolder adultsveteranswomen girls

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Memphis Botanic Gardens
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Memphis, TN$150K2020
Jiff
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Memphis, TN$100K2018
Brooks Museum
Program Support
Memphis, TN$80K2024

How to apply for funding from Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc

From Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“AUGUST 1 AND FEBRUARY 1”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at thomaswbriggsfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc

Does Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc fund?
Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Memphis Botanic Gardens, Jiff, Brooks Museum. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc give in grants?
Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc reported $704K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.5M over 231 grants.
Where is Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc located?
Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc is based in Memphis, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 626039986.
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About this profile. This page is built from Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.