The Partnership Foundation
The Partnership Foundation is a private foundation, based in Collierville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $47K.
The Partnership Foundation at a glance
In short: The Partnership Foundation gave $47K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $24K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $47,183
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $23,592
- Median grant
- $23,592
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Partnership Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Community Foundation of Greater Memphis ($35K). Together the top 2 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Partnership Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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
In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Memphis, TN | To Use for Charitable Contributions in the Future | $35,000 |
| Fayette County Animal Rescue Rossville, TN | To fund animal rescue operations for welfare of abused and neglected animals | $12,183 |
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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 | — | — | $48,665 | $47,183 | 2 | $47,183 | — | $2,294 |
| 2022 | $48,665 | $53 | $937 | — | — | — | $53 | $2,434 |
| 2021 | $49,549 | $29 | $1 | — | — | — | $29 | $2,440 |
| 2020 | $49,521 | $46 | $1 | — | — | — | $46 | $2,438 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Partnership Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Partnership Foundation is led by John M. Gill, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John M. Gill
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diana C. Gill
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Partnership Foundation
How much does The Partnership Foundation give each year?
The Partnership Foundation gave $47K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Partnership Foundation operate?
The Partnership Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
How much is The Partnership Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Partnership Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Partnership Foundation's EIN?
The Partnership Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1729566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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