Cigarran Family Foundation
The Cigarran Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Tennessee.
Cigarran Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Cigarran Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $113K), mostly in Tennessee. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,582,375
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $113,027
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,311,526
- +41.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cigarran Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing lists no application form or materials and restricts awards to charitable organizations qualifying under IRC Section 501(c)(3).
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas Cigarran
Mailing address: 715 Belle Meade Blvd E2, Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: (615) 415-3636
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cigarran Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cathedral of the Incarnation ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 77 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee. The reported shares for other recipient states were Massachusetts 2%, Pennsylvania 2%, North Carolina 1%, and Connecticut 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cigarran Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $173K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $912K (2020) to $2.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral of the Incarnation Nashville, TN | Charitable | $1,147,175 |
| Harpeth Hall Nashville, TN | Charitable | $351,000 |
| Riegelsville Public Library Riegelsville, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Assn Nantucket, MA | Charitable | $21,700 |
| Society of the Fine Arts Nashville, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville Nashville, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Warner Park Nashville, TN | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Save Our Sound Hyannis, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation Nantucket, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,311,526 | $1,978,419 | $1,593,371 | $1,582,375 | 14 | $1,582,375 | $447,051 | $61,225 |
| 2023 | $926,478 | $130,419 | $1,317,864 | $1,302,336 | 13 | $1,302,336 | $114,891 | $85,807 |
| 2022 | $2,113,923 | $329,365 | $2,290,607 | $2,237,355 | 16 | $2,237,355 | $54,250 | $160,865 |
| 2021 | $4,075,165 | $1,483,440 | $1,588,850 | $1,518,682 | 15 | $1,518,682 | $1,287,693 | $235,397 |
| 2020 | $4,180,575 | $1,519,652 | $939,168 | $911,700 | 19 | — | $980,747 | $171,173 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cigarran Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients included organizations with a range of missions. Riegelsville Public Library says it provides print and multimedia resources to patrons of all ages. The Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville says its annual charity event raises funds for Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art and ECON Charities, Inc., and offers educational outreach. Nantucket Conservation Foundation describes its work as protecting land and shoreline, conserving natural resources, and conducting ecological research. Artists Association of Nantucket says it fosters the visual arts and supports Nantucket artists through programs and community-building.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,582,375. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,147,175, with a median of $4,000. Its largest grants included $1,147,175 to Cathedral of the Incarnation and $351,000 to Harpeth Hall, both in Nashville. Other grants included $25,000 to Riegelsville Public Library, $21,700 to Nantucket Historical Association, and $10,000 to Society of the Fine Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas G. Cigarran as president, Constance T. Cigarran as secretary, and Christopher T. Cigarran and Lindsey C. Axel as directors.
Cigarran Family Foundation is led by Thomas G. Cigarran, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas G. Cigarran
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher T. Cigarran
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lindsey C. Axel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Constance T. Cigarran
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Cigarran Family Foundation
How much does Cigarran Family Foundation give each year?
Cigarran Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 13 grants.
What is Cigarran Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Cigarran Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $113,027, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cigarran Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Cigarran Family Foundation give grants?
Cigarran Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (6 grants) and Nantucket, MA (3 grants).
Does Cigarran Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Cigarran Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are Cigarran Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Cigarran Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cathedral of the Incarnation ($1,147,175), Harpeth Hall ($351,000) and Riegelsville Public Library ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cigarran Family Foundation?
Cigarran Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cigarran Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients included organizations with a range of missions. Riegelsville Public Library says it provides print and multimedia resources to patrons of all ages. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cigarran Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cigarran Family Foundation's EIN?
Cigarran Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5348055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cigarran Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cigarran Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cigarran-family-foundation-morg_c971db41690a47138d73d50814a5c12b
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