The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc
The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Savannah, Tennessee. Formed in 2002, it makes charitable grants to qualifying individuals and organizations, with its stated mission focused on meeting needs in Hardin County, Tennessee, and surrounding counties, as well as supporting national charities.
The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc gave $108K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $108,035
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,002
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $1,208,142
- -0.0% 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.
How to apply to The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 325 Main Street, Savannah, TN 38372
Phone: (731) 607-9555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catfish Derby Renaissance ($30K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 34 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission refers to Hardin County, Tennessee, surrounding counties, and national charities. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2022) to $108K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catfish Derby Renaissance Savannah, TN | Community Events | $30,000 |
| Hardin County Board of Education Savannah, TN | Educational programs | $29,500 |
| TAMB of Jackson Jackson, TN | Drug Abuse Programs | $15,000 |
| Alzheirmer's Tennessee Knoxville, TN | Medical Research | $5,000 |
| Country Christmas Savannah, TN | Christmas for Disadvantages Children | $5,000 |
| Sheltering Tree Savannah, TN | Program for Austistic Children | $3,600 |
| Balanced Life Ministries Savannah, TN | Gospel Event | $3,350 |
| Grace Chapel Pickwidk Dam, TN | Christmas for Underprivileged children | $3,000 |
| House of Hope Savannah, TN | Food and Clothes for needy | $3,000 |
| Sisters Impacting Savannah Savannah, TN | Back to Shcool Events | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,208,142 | $373,950 | $375,863 | $108,035 | 18 | $36,281 |
| 2024 | $1,208,626 | $323,295 | $242,216 | $101,370 | 14 | $10,347 |
| 2023 | $1,127,547 | $343,774 | $233,636 | — | — | $4,285 |
| 2022 | $1,017,409 | $246,494 | $126,569 | $71,600 | 2 | $10,360 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to make charitable grants to qualifying individuals and organizations that will be used exclusively to meet the needs of Hardin Conunty, Tennessee residents and surrounding counties and national charities.”
Its 2025 grants included support for community events, educational programs, drug abuse programs, medical research, services for autistic children, food and clothing for people in need, and veteran recognition. One grantee, Working Dogs for Vets, describes its own mission as providing service dogs and training to disabled veterans to support their return to civilian life, while also seeking to reduce suicide and overcrowding in animal shelters. The foundation gave that organization $1,000 in 2025.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $108,035. Grant amounts ranged from $170 to $30,000, with a median grant of $2,750.
The largest reported grants included $30,000 to Catfish Derby Renaissance for community events; $29,500 to the Hardin County Board of Education for educational programs; $15,000 to TAMB of Jackson for drug abuse programs; and $5,000 each to Alzheimer’s Tennessee for medical research and Country Christmas for Christmas for disadvantaged children. Other listed recipients included Sheltering Tree ($3,600), Balanced Life Ministries ($3,350), Grace Chapel ($3,000), House of Hope ($3,000), Sisters Impacting Savannah ($2,500), Wreaths Across America ($1,700), and Adamsville Police Department ($1,615).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dan Adkisson as president and Jack Adams as assistant treasurer. Directors listed are Michael Davis, Ty Jones, Lindsey Gray, Tiffany Jones, Tanya Tull, Blake Walley, Sarah Shirley, and Edwin Bradley.
The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc is led by Dan Adkisson, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dan Adkisson
President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blake Walley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Davis
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Tull
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ty Jones
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edwin Bradley
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Gray
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Shirley
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Jones
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Blaknay
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Gregory
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Adams
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Fisher
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Marsha Floyd (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Godwin (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Gregory Davis (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Kirk Thurman (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Randy Rinks (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Darryl Worley Foundation Inc
How much does The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc give each year?
The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc gave $108K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $101K across 14 grants.
What is The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $6,002, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc give grants?
The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, TN (11 grants).
Does The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Catfish Derby Renaissance ($30,000), Hardin County Board of Education ($29,500) and TAMB of Jackson ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc?
The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $374K.
What does The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to make charitable grants to qualifying individuals and organizations that will be used exclusively to meet the needs of Hardin Conunty, Tennessee residents and surrounding counties and national charities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc?
The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3860162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Darryl Worley Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-darryl-worley-foundation-inc-morg_b3ae0ec62c52459caba69c2dee5bb218
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