International Paper Company Foundation
The International Paper Company Foundation is a company-sponsored foundation headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. It was incorporated in 1952 and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 13-6155080). The foundation is located at 6400 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38197-0001.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$76.4M
+8.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.4M
-8.5% YoY
Grant Count
472
-9.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+0.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved with:
- Education
- Hunger
- Health and wellness
- Disaster relief
Grantmaking
The foundation awards grants to schools and nonprofit organizations. Recent grant activity demonstrates awards in the range of $62,000 to $90,000 distributed across multiple organizations and geographic locations. Grant announcements indicate the foundation makes awards through its mill locations and corporate giving program.
Ready to take the next step with International Paper Company Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has demonstrated grantmaking activity in multiple regions, with documented grants awarded to organizations in:
- Pensacola, Florida
- Rome, Georgia
- Alabama communities
- Additional locations across the United States
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $76,361,428 | $70,730,002 | $64,187,134 |
| Revenue | $4,492,901 | $4,003,373 | $2,983,963 |
| Expenses | $3,647,702 | $4,459,546 | $4,147,235 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,439,084 | $3,790,726 | $4,019,870 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,470,194 | $3,980,873 | $2,842,384 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,653,945 | $3,317,910 | $3,428,962 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from International Paper Company Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARC VAN LIESHOUT | MEMBER REP IN LIEU OF SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JESSICA SEIDNER | BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT (BEGIN 12/24) | 1 | — |
| DELAINE R SMITH | BOARD MEMBER (END 11/24) | 1 | — |
| SOPHIE BECKHAM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMANDA YE JENKINS | BOARD MEMBER (BEGIN 12/24) | 1 | — |
| SARAH NORTON | PRESIDENT (END 11/24) | 1 | — |
| ALISSA CAMPBELL SHAW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (END 10/24) | 1 | — |
| DYNISHA WOODS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEGIN 11/24) | 1 | — |
| DIANA WINALSKI | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| APRIL LIDDLE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ERICH L SIMPKINS | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| NEIL HARRIS | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| VINCENT T SMITH | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made recent grant awards to support local nonprofit projects and schools:
International Paper Foundation awards nearly $90K in grants to schools, nonprofitsNearly $90,000 in grants awarded to schools and nonprofits
International Paper Foundation awards nearly $90K in grants to schools, nonprofits$66,450 in grants to Pensacola organizations
International Paper awards $66,450 in grants to Pensacola organizations$62,000 in grants supporting local nonprofit projects in Rome, Georgia
International Paper Foundation awards nearly $90K in grants to schools, nonprofits$70,000 in foundation grants to community organizations through the Pensacola Mill
International Paper Foundation awards nearly $90K in grants to schools, nonprofitsContact Information
- Website: WWW.IPGIVING.COM
- Telephone: 901-419-3822
- Address: 6400 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38197-0001
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Maclellan Center for Global Christian Ed
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Assets
$592K
Grants
1
Total Given
$48K
Anne Bransford Wallace Foundation
NASHVILLE, TN
Assets
$553K
Grants
40
Total Given
$43K
Springplace Presbyterian Church 280-5019032
KNOXVILLE, TN
Assets
$140K
Grants
1
Total Given
$6K
United Way of East Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, TN
Assets
$3.4M
Grants
12
Total Given
$202K
One Family Memphis
MEMPHIS, TN
Assets
$6.4M
Grants
0
Total Given
—
B & B Foundation
NASHVILLE, TN
Assets
—
Grants
9
Total Given
$2.1M
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with International Paper Company Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities