Triumph Community Development Foundation
Triumph Community Development Foundation is a private foundation based in Memphis, Tennessee. It made grants to organizations, with its 2021 grants going entirely to recipients in Tennessee.
Triumph Community Development Foundation at a glance
In short: Triumph Community Development Foundation gave $129K across 12 grants in 2021 (avg $11K), mostly in Tennessee. 42% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $129,350
- -27.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $10,779
- -27.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2021; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Triumph Community Development Foundation
- How to Apply
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Grant applications are no longer accepted. The filing states that restrictions on awards are no longer applicable because the foundation was dissolved.
- Review Cycle
- October 31, 2022, a past deadline.
- Deadline
- October 31, 2022, a past deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Traci Strickland
Mailing address: 5699 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119
Phone: (901) 333-8815
Email: tstrickland@triumphbank.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Triumph Community Development Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Advance Memphis ($16K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2021 went to recipients in Tennessee. Listed recipients were located in Memphis, Antioch, and Nashville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Triumph Community Development Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 50% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2021) to $179K (2020). In 2021 it made 12 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Memphis Memphis, TN | General - Operating | $16,350 |
| Angel Street Memphis, TN | General - Operating | $15,500 |
| Binghampton Christian Academy Memphis, TN | General - Operating | $15,500 |
| Branch of Nashville Inc Antioch, TN | General - Operating | $10,500 |
| Junior League of Memphis Memphis, TN | General - Operating | $10,500 |
| Monroe Harding Inc Nashville, TN | General - Operating | $10,500 |
| Schoolseed Foundation Memphis, TN | General - Operating | $10,500 |
| United Way of the MidSouth Memphis, TN | General - Operating | $10,500 |
| Visible Music College Memphis, TN | General - Operating | $10,500 |
| MMC-TADP Inc Memphis, TN | General - Operating | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with no later filing reported.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $128,197 | $129,350 | $129,350 | 12 |
| 2020 | $1,153 | $180,087 | $179,421 | $179,421 | 12 |
| 2019 | $487 | $154,356 | $154,870 | $153,650 | 12 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants were reported as general operating support. Recipients included organizations whose own stated missions address areas such as employment and economic stability, education, youth services, community support, and music training. For example, Advance Memphis says it works to empower adults in South Memphis to break cycles of unemployment and establish economic stability; Binghampton Christian Academy describes itself as serving the Binghampton community through Christian day and boarding school; and Angel Street says it mentors girls through musical training.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $129,350. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $16,350, with a median of $10,500. The largest grants went to Advance Memphis ($16,350), Angel Street ($15,500), and Binghampton Christian Academy ($15,500). Other recipients included the Branch of Nashville, Junior League of Memphis, Monroe Harding, SchoolSeed Foundation, United Way of the MidSouth, and Visible Music College, each receiving $10,500.
The filing says the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. However, it also states that grant applications are no longer accepted and that the foundation was dissolved effective August 31, 2021.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed William J Chase Jr as president and director; Michael J Mccarver as secretary and director; and George Lumm as treasurer and director. It also listed Traci Strickland, Ellen Gantz, Tom Curl, and Hannah McGraw as directors.
Triumph Community Development Foundation is led by William J Chase Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
William J Chase Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Gantz
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Lumm
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J Mccarver
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Traci Strickland
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah McGraw
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Curl
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Triumph Community Development Foundation
How much does Triumph Community Development Foundation give each year?
Triumph Community Development Foundation gave $129K across 12 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $179K across 12 grants.
What is Triumph Community Development Foundation's typical grant size?
Triumph Community Development Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $10,500, and its average grant was $10,779, across 12 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Triumph Community Development Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Triumph Community Development Foundation give grants?
Triumph Community Development Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (9 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does Triumph Community Development Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Triumph Community Development Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Triumph Community Development Foundation's largest grantees?
Triumph Community Development Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Advance Memphis ($16,350), Angel Street ($15,500) and Binghampton Christian Academy ($15,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Triumph Community Development Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants were reported as general operating support. Recipients included organizations whose own stated missions address areas such as employment and economic stability, education, youth services, community support, and music training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Triumph Community Development Foundation?
Grant applications are no longer accepted. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Triumph Community Development Foundation's EIN?
Triumph Community Development Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1241514. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 16, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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