The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation
The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $1.
The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation gave $13K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $3K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $13,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- Average grant
- $2,600
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Women Are Safe Inc ($5K). Together the top 5 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women Are Safe Inc Centerville, TN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Oasis Center Inc Nashville, TN | Donation | $4,000 |
| One Kid Alliance Inc Mt Juliet, TN | Donation | $1,800 |
| Center for Hope Inc Columbia, TN | Donation | $1,500 |
| All for Him Ministry Inc Lebanon, TN | Donation | $700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1 | $13,237 | $13,000 | 5 | $13,000 | $1 | — |
| 2020 | $13,236 | $10 | $101 | — | — | — | $10 | $652 |
| 2019 | $13,327 | $41 | $100 | — | — | — | $41 | $657 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation is led by Billy Ray Cyrus, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Billy Ray Cyrus
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brian Green
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patti White
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mick Adkins
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leticia Cyrus (2019) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation
How much does The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation give each year?
The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation gave $13K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,800, and its average grant was $2,600, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation give grants?
The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (5 grants).
Who are The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Women Are Safe Inc ($5,000), Oasis Center Inc ($4,000) and One Kid Alliance Inc ($1,800), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation?
The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Nashville, TN.
What is The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation's EIN?
The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1507968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 May 26, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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