The Cigarran Family Foundation is a private, independent foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since September 2007. The foundation operates as a grantmaking entity focused on philanthropic activities across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+41.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+21.5% YoY
Grant Count
14
+7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$113K
+12.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Science and STEM Education
Grantmaking
The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in Tennessee, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across three primary states: Tennessee, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, with a base of operations in Nashville, Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023-2024):
- Total assets: $1,311,526
- Total giving: $1,582,375
- Revenue: $130,000 (2023)
- Expenses: $1,320,000 (2023)
- Total liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains a healthy financial position with no outstanding liabilities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,311,526 | $926,478 | $2,113,923 |
| Revenue | $1,978,419 | $130,419 | $329,365 |
| Expenses | $1,593,371 | $1,317,864 | $2,290,607 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,582,375 | $1,302,336 | $2,237,355 |
| Net Investment Income | $447,051 | $114,891 | $54,250 |
| Distributable Amount | $61,225 | $85,807 | $160,865 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Thomas G. Cigarran is associated with the foundation. He is the founder of Tivity Health, Inc. (established 1981), where he served as Chairman until 2011. His current positions include Chairman of Predators Holdings LLC (since 2010) and Chairman of the Nashville Predators Foundation. Cigarran holds an MBA from New York University and an undergraduate degree from Villanova University.
Katherine Cigarran is listed as a community volunteer and parent, appearing as a founding board member for an education initiative in Nashville.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS G CIGARRAN | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| CONSTANCE T CIGARRAN | SECRETARY | — | — |
| CHRISTOPHER T CIGARRAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LINDSEY C AXEL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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