Tigers Unlimited Foundation
87% goes to programs $8 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Tigers Unlimited Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Auburn, Alabama, registered in 2004, with $62,484,277 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
Po Box 351, Auburn, AL, 36831 EIN 36-4538203 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2023)
$62.5M
▲ 11.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$58.6M
Net assets
$101.7M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating87% to programs · $8 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Tigers Unlimited Foundation: 87% to programs · $8 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · +6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Tigers Unlimited Foundation: 21 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Tigers Unlimited Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Tigers Unlimited Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide support for auburn university intercollegiate athletics
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 351, Auburn, AL, 36831
- City
- Auburn
- State
- Alabama
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $39.0M (FY2013) to $62.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $29.5MNet assets $101.7M
Operating margin
6.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$131.2M
Total liabilities
$29.5M
Net assets
$101.7M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
8
8 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,484,277▲11.3% | $58,553,197▲3.5% | $101,684,994▲5.7% | $131,225,682▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $56,130,825▼10.3% | $56,552,186▲66.3% | $96,177,729▼0.9% | $119,250,251▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $62,585,333▲74.7% | $34,005,128▼19.2% | $97,059,522▲35.6% | $119,888,484▲52.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $35,832,741▼9.5% | $42,095,386▲8.7% | $71,578,516▼5.6% | $78,592,536▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $39,597,725▼28.1% | $38,710,831▼22.3% | $75,816,557▲0.7% | $86,553,945▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $55,098,222▲9.0% | $49,827,770▲13.4% | $75,279,570▲8.3% | $83,523,190▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $50,555,188▲1.9% | $43,946,890▲17.5% | $69,497,471▲10.2% | $76,498,065▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $49,593,472▲19.0% | $37,400,685▼0.4% | $63,090,908▲24.7% | $69,781,522▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $41,687,499▲1.4% | $37,543,268▼4.5% | $50,603,677▲8.1% | $59,530,369▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $41,125,347▲5.5% | $39,309,372▼2.6% | $46,827,843▲4.3% | $60,995,627▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $38,981,386 | $40,374,404▲2.9% | $44,901,967▼0.2% | $57,102,984▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $39,224,745 | $44,975,580 | $58,302,257 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Charles T Jackson — $423,299 (0.72% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles T Jackson | Executive Director/secretary | 20 | $423,299 |
| Marka W Blackerby | Assistant Treasurer | 30 | $130,848 |
| Bill Neville | Director | 1 | — |
| Charles Barkley | Director | 1 | — |
| Diane Schilleci | Director/treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jerre O Pierson | Director/president | 1 | — |
| Keith Creel | Director | 1 | — |
| Kim Evans | Director | 1 | — |
| Robert Maddox | Director | 1 | — |
| Steve Wallace | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Proof of the Pudding By Mgr | Catering | $1,925,780 |
| On Location Events LLC | Travel Services | $564,064 |
| Mike Dunnivant Painting | Painting Services | $288,694 |
| A-l Tier II LLC (paciolan LLC) | Computer Support | $198,026 |
| Vibez Entertainment Tech | Technology Support | $194,161 |
Grants received · $11.3M total
99 grants to Tigers Unlimited Foundation totaling $11.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Sports and recreation | 2024 | $755,819 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $195,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $105,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Single organization support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Education | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,722 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $640,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Intercollegiate athletics | 2023 | $372,065 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Support | 2023 | $358,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $140,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Fund raising & fund distribution | 2023 | $125,000 |
Grants made · $20.1M in FY2023
1 grant totaling $20.1M in FY2023. All grants made by Tigers Unlimited Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Athletic program support and student scholarship support | $20,117,251 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tigers Unlimited Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tigers Unlimited Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4538203, based in Auburn, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tigers Unlimited Foundation's EIN?
- Tigers Unlimited Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4538203.
- How much revenue does Tigers Unlimited Foundation report?
- Tigers Unlimited Foundation reported $62,484,277 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Tigers Unlimited Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Tigers Unlimited Foundation spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Tigers Unlimited Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Tigers Unlimited Foundation A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Tigers Unlimited Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Tigers Unlimited Foundation's latest Form 990 is $423,299, paid to Charles T Jackson (Executive Director/secretary).
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Data for Tigers Unlimited Foundation (EIN 36-4538203) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.