T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd
T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd is a private foundation based in Newbern, Tennessee. Its 2025 filing reports grants to individual recipients in Tennessee for college education.
T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd at a glance
In short: T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd gave $63K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,000
- +50.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,250
- +39.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $599,641
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says applicants must submit an application. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants must graduate from Ripley High School and attend college in the fall. The filing lists an individual recipient as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- Apply by March 1 of the senior year. This is the deadline stated on the 2024 filing; that cycle is past.
- Deadline
- Apply by March 1 of the senior year.
- Contact
Application contact: Kimberly Kelley
Mailing address: 254 Jefferson Street, Ripley, TN 38063
Phone: (731) 635-2642
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christian Alston ($2K).
Organizations only. It also paid 27 grants to individuals ($61,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd gives
- Giving grew 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 168% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $63K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 27 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $61,200 |
| Christian Alston Ripley, TN | College Education | $1,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $599,641 | $72,594 | $65,461 | $63,000 | 28 | $65,461 | $70,133 | $38,973 |
| 2024 | $592,508 | $34,346 | $44,003 | $41,850 | 26 | $44,003 | $32,193 | $34,999 |
| 2023 | $602,165 | $15,959 | $5,548 | $3,000 | 2 | $5,548 | $13,411 | $31,939 |
| 2022 | $591,754 | $50,220 | $40,688 | $39,000 | 26 | $40,688 | $48,032 | $33,007 |
| 2021 | $582,222 | $30,555 | $3,346 | $1,500 | 1 | — | $28,173 | $32,658 |
| 2020 | $926,649 | $29,160 | $20,161 | $18,000 | 12 | — | $26,081 | $23,778 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $63,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,800 to $2,500, with a median of $2,500. The largest reported grants were $2,500 each to individual recipients for college education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kamisha Dixon, Jimmie Jackson, and Emma Simpson as board members.
T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jimmie Jackson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kamisha Dixon
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emma Simpson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Linda Jennings (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Byrd (2020–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd
How much does T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd give each year?
T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd gave $63K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 26 grants.
What is T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd's typical grant size?
T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,250, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd give grants?
T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Education" (26 grants).
How large is T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd?
T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd reported $600K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd?
The 2024 filing says applicants must submit an application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd's EIN?
T Franklin Cheek Jr Scholarship Fnd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1849605. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 2020–2025
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