Battle Foundation Inc
Battle Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $504K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $42K.
Battle Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Battle Foundation Inc gave $31K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,333
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $503,824
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Battle Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($20K). Together the top 3 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Battle Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $35K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Christian study center, cancer research, excellence in teaching research | $20,000 |
| UNC Health Foundation Chapel Hill, NC | Operating Support | $8,000 |
| NC Botanical Garden Foundation Chapel Hill, NC | Operating Support | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $503,824 | $47,354 | $39,587 | $31,000 | 3 | $31,000 | $41,717 | $36,887 |
| 2023 | $473,048 | $37,682 | $39,752 | $31,000 | 1 | $31,000 | $32,878 | $31,620 |
| 2022 | $475,118 | $77,344 | $40,322 | $28,000 | 1 | $28,000 | $72,272 | $32,462 |
| 2021 | $438,646 | $87,224 | $30,137 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $82,303 | $30,992 |
| 2020 | $380,796 | $22,316 | $42,067 | $35,000 | 2 | — | $18,096 | $28,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Battle Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Battle Foundation Inc is led by E. Todd Robbins, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
E. Todd Robbins
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Craig L. Battle
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John M. Mebane
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charlotte J. Robbins Barratt
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charlotte B. Robbins (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Charlotte T. Battle (2020–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Battle Foundation Inc
How much does Battle Foundation Inc give each year?
Battle Foundation Inc gave $31K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 1 grant.
What is Battle Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Battle Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $10,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Battle Foundation Inc give grants?
Battle Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chapel Hill, NC (3 grants).
Does Battle Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Battle Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Battle Foundation Inc?
Battle Foundation Inc reported $504K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Battle Foundation Inc's EIN?
Battle Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6060618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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