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The Sims Family Charitable Trust is a private corporation based in MEMPHIS, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is First Tennessee Bank Na Ttee. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $802K in 2011 to $2.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Tennessee. According to available records, The Sims Family Charitable Trust has made 102 grants totaling $742K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $135K in 2020 to $215K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $217K distributed across 36 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $86K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 44 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, Colorado, Alabama, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$45K
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.
The Sims Family Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 102 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, CO, AL.
The Sims Family Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $742K across 102 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $86K.
The Sims Family Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Sims Family Charitable Trust is headquartered in MEMPHIS, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Horizon Bank | TRUSTEE | $19K | $0 | $19K |
| Sherrie J Sims | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| J Walker Sims | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$239K
Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
$3.4M
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
$215K
Contributions
$149K
Net Investment Income
$76K
Distribution Amount
$158K
Total: $2.4M
Total Grants
102
Total Giving
$742K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
44
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ United MethodistPROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $12K | 2023 |
| Tennessee Shakespeare CompanyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Germantown, TN | $86K | 2023 |
| Steorts Prop Dba City Retreat MemphisPROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| Word On Fire Catholic MinistriesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Elk Grove Village, IL | $11K | 2023 |
| The Catholic Diocese Of MemphisPROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $9K | 2023 |
| Hutchinson SchoolPROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $8K | 2023 |
| Institute Of Catholic CulturePROGRAM SUPPORT | Mclean, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| St Paul InstitutePROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $6K | 2023 |
| Eternal World TelevisionPROGRAM SUPPORT | Irondale, AL | $5K | 2023 |
| Theatre MemphisPROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| St Louis Catholic ChurchPROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Memphis University SchoolPROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| FocusPROGRAM SUPPORT | Golden, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| St Theresa Catholic ChurchPROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Benedictine Sisters Of CullmanPROGRAM SUPPORT | Cullman, AL | $5K | 2023 |
| Monteagle Sunday SchoolPROGRAM SUPPORT | Monteagle, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Pew Ministries IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Dorothy Day House Of HospitalityPROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Memphis Botanic GardensPROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Church Health CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Dixon Gallery & GardensPROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Saint Meinrad ArchabbeyPROGRAM SUPPORT | St Meinrad, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Praeger University FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Sherman Oaks, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HousePROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Mphs & Shelby CoPROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Memphis ZooPROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| Palmer Home For ChildrenPROGRAM SUPPORT | Lake Cormorant, MS | $3K | 2022 |
| St Jude Childrens ResearchPROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2022 |
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