Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation
The Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation is a private foundation based in St Simons Island, Georgia. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including education, community needs, conservation, health, and human services.
Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation at a glance
In short: Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation gave $24K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $788.71), mostly in Georgia. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,450
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $789
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $375,443
- +17.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (8 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (61% 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 Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 Plantation Chase, St Simons Island, GA 31522
Phone: (912) 223-2058
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($3K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 139 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Georgia recipients received 61% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Maryland (12%), Virginia (11%), the District of Columbia (4%), and Kansas (3%). Grants included support for organizations in St Simons Island and Brunswick, Georgia, as well as recipients elsewhere.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 31 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $594; repeat grants $857. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of 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 $21K (2021) to $28K (2022). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | Support for research in finding a cure for cf | $3,000 |
| St Christopher's School Foundation Richmond, VA | Support for Quality Education | $2,100 |
| St Simons Presbyterian Church St Simons Island, GA | Benefit Church Services | $2,000 |
| United Way Services of Coastal Geor Brunswick, GA | Support Individuals in Need | $1,500 |
| Golden Isles Act Sea Island, GA | Support Local Issues and Needs of the Community | $1,500 |
| St Simons Land Trust St Simons Island, GA | Preserve the ecology and charm of st. Simons island, ga | $1,500 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA | Cultivating future leaders and enhancing the educational expereicne for students | $1,500 |
| College of Coastal Georgia Foundati Brunswick, GA | To provide broader educational opportunities for students, alumni and area citizens such as scholarsips and campus programs | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA | To end hunger and improve lives in coastal Georgia | $1,000 |
| Southeast Georgia Health System Fdn Brunswick, GA | Create awareness and support for the se ga health system community, making it a better place to live | $1,000 |
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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 | $375,443 | $93,807 | $38,089 | $24,450 | 31 | $31,015 | $85,626 | $28,227 |
| 2023 | $319,725 | $49,298 | $34,245 | $25,650 | 30 | $28,565 | $42,530 | $23,177 |
| 2022 | $304,672 | $15,918 | $36,696 | $27,850 | 32 | $29,475 | $10,063 | $23,567 |
| 2021 | $325,450 | $59,337 | $27,985 | $20,550 | 25 | $21,175 | $52,527 | $27,766 |
| 2020 | $294,098 | $12,318 | $27,075 | $21,370 | 21 | — | $6,480 | $21,451 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for education, local community needs, land conservation, health-related causes, and services for children and families. For example, St. Christopher’s School Foundation describes its work as promoting the welfare and educational ministry of St. Christopher’s School; St. Simons Land Trust describes a mission of conserving land and properties with environmental, recreational, scenic, historic, or educational value; and The Gathering Place describes itself as a Christian ministry serving youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $24,450. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $3,000, with a median of $500. Among the largest grants were $3,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for research toward a cure for CF; $2,100 to St. Christopher’s School Foundation for quality education; and $2,000 to St. Simons Presbyterian Church to benefit church services. Other grants included $1,500 each to United Way Services of Coastal Georgia, Golden Isles ACT, St. Simons Land Trust, and Georgia Institute of Technology.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists S Tucker Grigg Jr as President, Jerry W Harper as Treasurer, and Eleanor Grigg Baird as Director.
Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation is led by S. Tucker Grigg Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
S. Tucker Grigg Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor Grigg Baird
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry W. Harper
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: S. Tucker Grigg III (2020–2022) — Director
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 Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation
How much does Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation give each year?
Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation gave $24K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 30 grants.
What is Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation's typical grant size?
Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $789, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation that year got $594 on average.
Where does Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation give grants?
Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (12%) and Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brunswick, GA (13 grants), Topeka, KS (4 grants), St Simons Island, GA (2 grants) and Richmond, VA (2 grants).
Does Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation's largest grantees?
Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($3,000), St Christopher's School Foundation ($2,100) and St Simons Presbyterian Church ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation?
Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation reported $375K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for education, local community needs, land conservation, health-related causes, and services for children and families. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation's EIN?
Irene & Tucker Grigg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1694119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Irene & Tucker Grigg 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.
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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