Tbf2 is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $260K. Net investment income was $932.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23K
-77.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$260K
-30.3% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$130K
+4.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tbf2 reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Tbf2
Based on IRS filings
Tbf2 is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $260K. Net investment income was $932.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,438 | $105,703 | $41,219 |
| Revenue | $300,932 | $1,414,214 | $1,371,100 |
| Expenses | $373,040 | $1,349,203 | $1,746,420 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $260,096 | $372,925 | $503,087 |
| Net Investment Income | $932 | $1,214 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $3,531 | $7,128 | $6,172 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Blueprint 1543 ($250,096), Unisbc - Thelogian Edu Initiative ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNISBC - THELOGIAN EDU INITIATIVE CHARLOTTE, NC | ONGOING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BLUEPRINT 1543 KNOXVILLE, TN | DEVELOPMENT | $250,096 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE BRIDENBAUGH | DIRECTOR | 40 | $84,529 |
| MICHAEL MURRAY | BOARD PRESID | 1 | $1,500 |
| JEFF SCHLOSS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,000 |
| DAVID BAER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,500 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tbf2?
Tbf2 is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. It holds $23K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Tbf2?
As of 2024, Tbf2 holds $23K in total assets with $301K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $260K in 2024.
Where does Tbf2 operate?
Tbf2 has awarded grants in Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee.
What size grants does Tbf2 award?
In 2024, Tbf2 awarded 2 grants totaling $260K — an average of about $130K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Tbf2 required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Tbf2 reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Tbf2's EIN?
Tbf2's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1015960. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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