Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation
Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Jonesborough, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $289K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $115K.
Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation gave $115K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,000
- +248.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,429
- +148.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $288,554
- -14.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pregnancy Support Center of Johnson County ($50K). Together the top 7 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $23K (2020) to $115K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy Support Center of Johnson County Mountain City, TN | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Doe River Gorge Ministries Hampton, TN | Childrens Ministry | $30,000 |
| Families Involved Serving Humanity Inc Kingsport, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Overhome Mentoring Program Johnson City, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Appalachian Highlands Humane Society Johnson City, TN | Animal Rescue | $5,000 |
| Tiny Miracles Kitten Rescue Johnson City, TN | Animal Rescue | $5,000 |
| Rise Up For Kids Johnson City, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $288,554 | $66,339 | $116,952 | $115,000 | 7 | $116,952 |
| 2024 | $339,167 | $81,479 | $39,586 | $33,000 | 5 | $39,586 |
| 2023 | $297,274 | $79,963 | $61,341 | $45,000 | 7 | $60,177 |
| 2022 | $278,651 | $78,120 | $68,804 | $57,525 | 10 | $68,804 |
| 2021 | $269,335 | $56,205 | $36,353 | $33,200 | 6 | $36,353 |
| 2020 | $249,483 | $22,522 | $24,796 | $23,000 | 2 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation is led by Patti D Jacobs, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patti D Jacobs
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne A Clarke
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas D Palmer (2020–2024) — Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation
How much does Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation give each year?
Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation gave $115K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 5 grants.
What is Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,429, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation give grants?
Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Johnson City, TN (4 grants).
Does Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
Who are Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pregnancy Support Center of Johnson County ($50,000), Doe River Gorge Ministries ($30,000) and Families Involved Serving Humanity Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation?
Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation reported $289K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $66K.
What is Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation's EIN?
Tom & Shirley Palmer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4079745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
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