Tackett Foundation Inc
Tackett Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Mayfield, Kentucky. Its 2023 filing reports $215,000 in grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Kentucky. A 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; a later filing nevertheless reports grants made in 2023.
Tackett Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tackett Foundation Inc gave $215K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $20K), mostly in Kentucky. 18% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $215,000
- +331.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $19,545
- +174.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (93% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tackett Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2022 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This information comes from a filing marked as final and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2162 State Route 384, Mayfield, KY 42066
Phone: (270) 623-8446
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tackett Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was New Pathways for Children ($50K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 48 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 5% to Georgia, and 2% to Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tackett Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 440% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2019) to $215K (2023). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Pathways for Children Melber, KY | Child Welfare | $50,000 |
| West KY Youth Camp Marion, KY | Promote Youth Relationships | $50,000 |
| Graves County Long Term Recovery Mayfield, KY | Long Term Care Facility | $40,000 |
| Bread of Life Lowes, KY | Charity | $20,000 |
| Macedonia Church of Christ Mayfield, KY | Religious | $10,000 |
| Milburn Community Cemetary Arlington, KY | Public Cemetary | $10,000 |
| New Beginnings Shelter Stockbridge, GA | Religious | $10,000 |
| Northside Church of Christ Mayfield, KY | Religious | $10,000 |
| Rozzell Chapel Church Cemetery Fund Mayfield, KY | Religious | $5,000 |
| Washington Avenue Church of Christ Evansville, IN | Religious | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-1,710 | $219,854 | $215,000 | 11 | $215,000 | $1,884 | $7,230 |
| 2022 | $196,757 | $13,508 | $52,627 | $49,800 | 7 | $49,800 | $11,051 | $11,855 |
| 2021 | $290,579 | $28,656 | $66,398 | $62,300 | 11 | — | $25,540 | $14,547 |
| 2020 | $314,576 | $7,076 | $43,724 | $39,800 | 9 | — | $4,216 | $16,045 |
| 2019 | $339,067 | $9,144 | $36,184 | $32,750 | 10 | — | $7,612 | $17,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tackett Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2023 — 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 mission statement is provided. The 2023 grants include support for child welfare, youth relationships, a long-term care facility, charity, religious purposes, and a public cemetery. These are purposes listed for individual grants, not a stated foundation-wide mission.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $215,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to New Pathways for Children and $50,000 to West KY Youth Camp; $40,000 to Graves County Long Term Recovery; and $20,000 to Bread of Life.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Greg Sloan as president.
Tackett Foundation Inc is led by Greg Sloan, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Greg Sloan
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Tackett Foundation Inc
How much does Tackett Foundation Inc give each year?
Tackett Foundation Inc gave $215K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $50K across 7 grants.
What is Tackett Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Tackett Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,545, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tackett Foundation Inc that year got $25K on average.
Where does Tackett Foundation Inc give grants?
Tackett Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mayfield, KY (4 grants).
Does Tackett Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Tackett Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (6 grants).
Who are Tackett Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Tackett Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include New Pathways for Children ($50,000), West KY Youth Camp ($50,000) and Graves County Long Term Recovery ($40,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Tackett Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2023 grants include support for child welfare, youth relationships, a long-term care facility, charity, religious purposes, and a public cemetery. These are purposes listed for individual grants, not a stated foundation-wide mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tackett Foundation Inc?
The 2022 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Tackett Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Tackett Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Tackett Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tackett Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1359783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Tackett Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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