Justice Frank F Drowota Trust
Provide funding for legal services for low income families
Justice Frank F Drowota Trust at a glance
In short: Justice Frank F Drowota Trust gave $30K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $6,000
- Median grant
- $7,417
- Total assets
- $491,961
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Justice Frank F Drowota Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Legal Aid Society of Middle TN ($11K). Together the top 5 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid Society of Middle TN Nashville, TN | Provide Legal Assistance to Low-Income Individuals | $10,608 |
| Legal Aid of East TN Knoxville, TN | Provide Legal Assistance to Low-Income Individuals | $8,975 |
| West TN Legal Services Jackson, TN | Provide Legal Assistance to Low-Income Individuals | $7,417 |
| TN Justice Center Nashvilletn, TN | Provide Legal Assistance to Low-Income Individuals | $1,500 |
| Community Legal Center Memphis, TN | Provide Legal Assistance to Low-Income Individuals | $1,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Justice Frank F Drowota Trust?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $491,961 | $33,009 | $31,200 | $30,000 | 5 | $20,506 |
| 2024 | $490,152 | $490,752 | $600 | — | — | $18 |
About Justice Frank F Drowota Trust
Based on IRS filings
Justice Frank F Drowota Trust is a public charity, based in Knoxville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $492K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $21K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Justice Frank F Drowota Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Claire Drowota
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George T. Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Lee
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Justice Frank F Drowota Trust
How much does Justice Frank F Drowota Trust give each year?
Justice Frank F Drowota Trust gave $30K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Justice Frank F Drowota Trust's typical grant size?
Justice Frank F Drowota Trust's median grant in 2025 was $7,417, and its average grant was $6,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Justice Frank F Drowota Trust give grants?
Justice Frank F Drowota Trust gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Justice Frank F Drowota Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Justice Frank F Drowota Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Legal Assistance to Low-Income Individuals" (5 grants).
Who are Justice Frank F Drowota Trust's largest grantees?
Justice Frank F Drowota Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Legal Aid Society of Middle TN ($10,608), Legal Aid of East TN ($8,975) and West TN Legal Services ($7,417), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Justice Frank F Drowota Trust?
Justice Frank F Drowota Trust reported $492K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $33K.
What is Justice Frank F Drowota Trust's EIN?
Justice Frank F Drowota Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-6171174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
Other open foundation grants in Tennessee
Tennessee Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Justice Frank F Drowota Trust's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Advocates for Immigrant Rights
Memphis, TN
Advocates for Immigrant Rights (AIR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the dignity, safety, and inclusionof immigrants in the united states, with a focus on marginalized communities. Our primary activities include providinghigh-quality legal representation to immigrants facing deportation and advocating for policies that support family unity andimmigrant integration. In 2024, AIR delivered legal services to 1,000 individuals, preventing deportation in the majority ofthe cases, and participating in advocacy efforts to promote equitable immigration policies. Our work supports immigrantsin becoming valued community members.
Assets
$314K
Grants
1
Total Given
$117K
St Mary's Episcopal School
Memphis, TN
The mission of st. Mary's episcopal school is to provide an unparalleled educational experience that challenges and supports each girl as she discovers her unique purpose and reaches her individual potential.
Assets
$77.4M
Grants
3
Total Given
$20K
Association for Women Attorneys
Memphis, TN
Assets
$14K
Grants
5
Total Given
$5K
The Canale Foundation Inc
Memphis, TN
The primary exempt purpose of the organization is to assist the community foundation of greater memphis, inc. In carrying out its charitable mission.
Assets
$11.6M
Grants
10
Total Given
$9.3M
Christoval Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Christoval Foundation’s 2024 grants supported schools and a university, social services, reproductive health, legal services, literacy, and opera, with all reported funding going to organizations in Tennessee. It gave 11 grants totaling $104,600, ranging from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. The foundation funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.8M
Grants
11
Total Given
$105K
John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust
Memphis, TN
The trust directs about half its income to needy causes benefiting children, supporting children’s health, education, advocacy, and community organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $349,020, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations in Tennessee, mainly Memphis. It accepts requests without restricting giving to preselected organizations; applicants should briefly describe their purpose and intended use of funds.
Assets
$20.9M
Grants
19
Total Given
$1.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Tennessee
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Justice Frank F Drowota Trust's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Justice Frank F Drowota Trust down — hundreds of funders to go?