The Creek Bed Foundation
The Creek Bed Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fayetteville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $308K. Net investment income was $15K.
The Creek Bed Foundation at a glance
In short: The Creek Bed Foundation gave $308K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $308,200
- -30.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,525
- -30.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,600
- Total assets
- $1,222,551
- -14.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Creek Bed Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Endangered Species Protection Agenc ($115K). Together the top 8 received $308K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 34 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Creek Bed Foundation gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 249% 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 $187K (2023) to $470K (2020). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $308K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Endangered Species Protection Agenc Coalville, UT | Operating Costs; INV of Salmon Farmi | $115,000 |
| Lamia Afghan Foundation Nashville, TN | Educational Opportunity for Afghan G | $50,000 |
| Statewide Organizing for Community Knoxville, TN | Legal Expenses Challenging Gravel Pi | $50,000 |
| Pacific Wild Alliance Issaquah, WA | Operating Expenses-Research/Conserva | $28,200 |
| Centennial Park Conservancy Nashville, TN | Landscaping Costs-Centennial Park | $25,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Yorktown Heights, NY | Guide Dogs/Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Operating Costs-Animal Sanctuary | $15,000 |
| National Young Farmers Coalition Chattanooga, TN | Facilitating Opportunities for Young | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,222,551 | $118,391 | $318,842 | $308,200 | 8 | $308,200 | $14,745 | $123,685 |
| 2024 | $1,423,479 | $503,183 | $453,355 | $445,000 | 8 | $445,000 | $21,616 | $120,764 |
| 2023 | $1,373,730 | $-24,849 | $197,990 | $187,000 | 4 | $187,000 | $5,715 | $121,709 |
| 2022 | $1,596,623 | $698,362 | $431,210 | $421,000 | 7 | $421,000 | $3,849 | $175,325 |
| 2021 | $2,185,819 | $37,044 | $447,575 | $441,350 | 7 | $441,350 | $2,873 | $199,464 |
| 2020 | $2,596,350 | $625,714 | $477,363 | $470,000 | 15 | — | $3,684 | $132,479 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Creek Bed Foundation reported a distributable amount of $124K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Creek Bed Foundation is led by John A. Taylor Jr., Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John A. Taylor Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Creek Bed Foundation
How much does The Creek Bed Foundation give each year?
The Creek Bed Foundation gave $308K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $445K across 8 grants.
What is The Creek Bed Foundation's typical grant size?
The Creek Bed Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $26,600, and its average grant was $38,525, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Creek Bed Foundation give grants?
The Creek Bed Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (42%) and Washington (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does The Creek Bed Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Creek Bed Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Creek Bed Foundation's largest grantees?
The Creek Bed Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Endangered Species Protection Agenc ($115,000), Lamia Afghan Foundation ($50,000) and Statewide Organizing for Community ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Creek Bed Foundation?
The Creek Bed Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $308K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Creek Bed Foundation's EIN?
The Creek Bed Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7523180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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