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Creek Bed Foundation is a private trust based in FAYETTEVILLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is John A Taylor Jr. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have decreased from $3.2M in 2011 to $1.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Alabama, New York, Tennessee. According to available records, Creek Bed Foundation has made 40 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $28K. Annual giving has decreased from $470K in 2020 to $187K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $842K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $200K, with an average award of $49K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, Wisconsin, Washington, which account for 45% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$31K
Largest Grant
$165K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Creek Bed Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 40 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, WI, WA.
Creek Bed Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 40 grants. The median grant size is $28K, with an average of $49K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $200K.
The application deadline is THERE IS NO SUBMISSION DEADLINE. GRANTS ARE ISSUED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR UPON SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIO. 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.
Creek Bed Foundation is headquartered in FAYETTEVILLE, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John A Taylor Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$198K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$2.7M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$187K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$6K
Distribution Amount
$122K
Total Grants
40
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$49K
Median Grant
$28K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Wild AllianceOPERATING EXPENSES-RESEARCH/CONSERVA | Issaquah, WA | $77K | 2023 |
| Endangered Species Protection AgencEXPOSING NORWEGIAN MINKE WHALE KILL | Coalville, UT | $70K | 2023 |
| Tenngreen Land ConservancyOPERATING EXPENSES/CONSERVATION | Nashville, TN | $35K | 2023 |
| Southern Cumberland Regional Land TLAND PROTECTION/PURCHASE | Sewanee, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyOPERATING EXPENSES/CONSERVATION | Brentwood, TN | $200K | 2022 |
| Blacks In AppalachiaDOCUMENTARY FILM FUNDING | Whitesburg, TN | $50K | 2022 |
| Sierra ClubOPERATING EXPENSES/CONSERVATION | Oakland, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Guiding Eyes For The BlindOPERATING EXPENSES | Yorktown Heights, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Mountain Goat Trail AllianceLAND PURCHASE-TRAIL CONTINUATION | Monteagle, TN | $150K | 2021 |
| Amber Intiative FoundationCAMERA EQUIPMENT-COASTAL STORY COLLE | Portland, OR | $50K | 2021 |
| Lamia Afghan FoundationCLINIC SUPPLIES-AFGHANISTAN | Nashville, TN | $25K | 2021 |
| Franklin Co Arts Guild FdnOPERATING EXPENSE-GARDEN SITE RECLAM | Cowan, TN | $5K | 2021 |
| Tenn GreenOPERATING EXPENSES-CONSERVATION INIT | Nashville, TN | $35K | 2020 |
| Sierra Club FoundationOPERATING EXPENSES-CONSERVATION | Oakland, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| Carolina Memorial SanctuaryNATIVE PLANT REINTRODUCTION, TRAIL M | Mills River, NC | $10K | 2020 |
| Talladega First IncHISTORIC RITZ THEATRE OPERATING EXP | Talladega, AL | $10K | 2020 |
| Smile TrainCLEFT PALATE SURGERIES | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Best Friends Animal SocietyOPERATING EXPENSES-ANIMAL RESCUE | Kanab, UT | $10K | 2020 |
| Defenders Of WildlifeOPERATING EXPENSES-CONSERVATION | Washington, DC | $10K | 2020 |
| Plank Road StationHISTORIC BUILDING RESTORATION | Alpine, AL | $5K | 2020 |
| Red Door KitchenSOUP KITCHEN SUPPLIES | Talladega, AL | $5K | 2020 |
| Alaqua Animal RefugeOPERATING EXPENSES | Freeport, FL | $5K | 2020 |
| Samaritan HouseSOCIAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES | Talladega, AL | $5K | 2020 |
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