Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation
Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $63.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $750. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation at a glance
In short: Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation gave $750 across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $375), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $750
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $375
- Median grant
- $375
- Total assets
- $63,137,200
- +47.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Kent Educational Foundation ($500). Together the top 2 received $750.
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 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $750.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Kent Educational Foundation New Kent, VA | General Support | $500 |
| New Kent Humane Society Providence Forge, VA | General Support | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,137,200 | $22,226,529 | $2,603,140 | $750 | 2 | $8,959,261 | $1,563,855 |
| 2023 | $42,697,097 | $754,514 | $2,296,095 | — | — | $3,758,320 | $671,993 |
| 2022 | $44,857,980 | $23,170,971 | $1,658,927 | — | — | $3,607,858 | $280,293 |
| 2021 | $23,004,518 | $23,587,926 | $621,539 | — | — | — | $136,636 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation is led by John Poindexter, President on every filing since 2021; all 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Poindexter
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Christopher Cobb
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2022) → $10K (2024)
David Nuzzo
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Henry Thompson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Jeffrey Parsons
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $13K (2024)
Norbert Markert
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Paul Clemenceau
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Richardson Gill
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Stephen Magee
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $13K, to Jeffrey Parsons (Board Member). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation
How much does Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation give each year?
Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation gave $750 across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation?
Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation reported $63.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22.2M.
What is Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation?
Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Houston, TX. It holds $63.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation operate?
Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation's EIN?
Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3981884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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