The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Bowling Green, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $4.2M. Net investment income was $785K.
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc gave $4.2M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $599K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,195,000
- +52.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $599,286
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $14,592,449
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Western Kentucky University ($2.0M). Together the top 7 received $4.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 9 grants of 32 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 328% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 495% 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 $650K (2020) to $4.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | Public Charity | $2,000,000 |
| Bowling Green Boys & Girls Club Bowling Green, KY | Public Charity | $1,200,000 |
| Salvation Army of Bowling Green Bowling Green, KY | Public Charity | $675,000 |
| Commonwealth Health Fdn Bowling Green, KY | Public Charity | $100,000 |
| Southcentral Kentucky Community College Bowling Green, KY | Public Charity | $100,000 |
| College Heights Foundation Bowling Green, KY | Public Charity | $100,000 |
| Dream Factory of Bowling Green Bowling Green, KY | Public Charity | $20,000 |
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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 | $14,592,449 | $919,745 | $4,352,940 | $4,195,000 | 7 | $4,207,828 | $785,006 | $849,463 |
| 2024 | $18,025,644 | $1,801,442 | $2,951,254 | $2,750,000 | 4 | $2,762,917 | $1,559,178 | $1,005,245 |
| 2023 | $19,175,456 | $1,326,732 | $1,167,174 | $1,003,000 | 7 | $1,013,135 | $1,180,784 | $991,141 |
| 2022 | $19,015,898 | $825,119 | $1,122,366 | $980,000 | 8 | $980,000 | $682,753 | $1,017,090 |
| 2021 | $19,326,756 | $696,146 | $1,584,457 | $1,450,000 | 6 | — | $979,226 | $1,026,105 |
| 2020 | $19,810,205 | $758,718 | $774,953 | $650,000 | 6 | — | $633,765 | $981,942 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $849K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Vera Murphree, Director & President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vera Murphree
Director & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Joe B. Campbell
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $13K (2025)
Lawrence White
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Teresa Lanham
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $8K (2025)
John Griese
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $8K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joseph A. Cook II (2020–2022) — Former Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $13K, to Joe B Campbell (Director & Secretary). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc gave $4.2M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.8M across 4 grants.
What is The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $599,286, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bowling Green, KY (7 grants).
Does The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (7 grants).
Who are The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Western Kentucky University ($2,000,000), Bowling Green Boys & Girls Club ($1,200,000) and Salvation Army of Bowling Green ($675,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc reported $14.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $849K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Bowling Green, KY. It holds $14.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1383472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 February 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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