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Nashville foundations

There are 1,088foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Nashvillemetro area, including the cities of Nashville, Franklin, and Murfreesboro. Combined, these Nashville metro foundationsemploy 371 people, earn more than $825 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of foundations in Nashville

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
835
$569,867,249
Grantmaking public charity foundations
108
$189,266,614
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
35
$4,222,161
Community foundations
20
$75,638,568
Corporate foundations
20
$11,007,657
Organizations supporting a single foundation
3
$4,693,455
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
2
$175,128
Foundation professional societies
2
$0
Foundation alliances and advocates
1
$0
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Job trends for Nashville foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
431
1-10
40
11-25
3
26-100
2
101 to 1,000
1
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in Nashville

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
515
$250k to $1M
112
$1M to $5M
69
$5M to $25M
17
$25M to $100M
5
$100M+
1
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Directory of foundations in Nashville

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Scarlett Family Foundation

The Scarlett Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Nashville, TN. Last year, it made 328 grants. Its trustees are Tara Anne Scarlett, Dorothy F Scarlett, and Joseph H Scarlett JR. Grantees include New Venture Fund.
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$162.5m
Employees
1
EIN
20-1980932
IRS type
501(c)(3)

G Harbaugh Foundation

The G Harbaugh Foundation is a private foundation located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. The foundation made 49 grants last year to various organizations, including the Social Impact Fund. The trustee of the foundation is Joseph Balla.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$63.3m
Employees
1
EIN
81-3762345
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT)

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee brings good people and good causes together to help ensure both the excellent stewardship of donor funds and the wise investment of grants in the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee we serve.
Revenue
$67.3m
Assets
$563.1m
Employees
59
EIN
62-1471789
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rucker-Donnell Foundation

The Rucker-Donnell Foundation is a private foundation located in Murfreesboro, TN that primarily funds charitable gifts. The grantees of the foundation include Redeemer Classical Academy and others. Last year, the foundation made seven grants.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$11.3m
Employees
0
EIN
62-1856912
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Healing Trust

Baptist Healing Trust providing health services to vulnerable populations in Middle Tennessee. The sacred work of fostering healing and wholeness for vulnerable populations through strategic investing, philanthropy, and advocacy.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$127.8m
Employees
6
EIN
52-2362225
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Greater Nashville (UWGN)

United Way of Metropolitan Nashville manages two federal grants that come through the State of Tennessee's Department of Health - one from the Ryan White CARE Act and the other from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Revenue
$44.6m
Assets
$69.4m
Employees
110
EIN
62-0533104
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Speer Foundation

The Speer Foundation is a private foundation located in Odessa, FL that primarily funds operating support. Last year, the Speer Foundation made 57 grants to grantees including First Baptist Church of Elfers and others.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$123.7m
Employees
5
EIN
81-6922938
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Judith E and Joseph C Cook JR Foundation

The The Judith E and Joseph C Cook JR Foundation is a private foundation located in Nashville, TN that made 37 grants last year. Grantees include Martha O'Bryan Center. Trustees are Steven D Singleton, Joseph C Cook JR, Joseph C Cook Iii.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$34.6m
Employees
1
EIN
35-2006656
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Memorial Foundation

To improve the quality of life for people through support to nonprofit organizations. The Foundation also strives to respond to immediate, critical needs that arise in the community.
Revenue
$10.3m
Assets
$128.8m
Employees
5
EIN
62-1202302
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Joe C Davis Foundation

Joe C Davis Foundation seeks to continue a legacy of giving that will help the Nashville community thrive, help motivated individuals reach their full potential, and uphold the original intentions of Mr. Davis when he created the Foundation.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$102.3m
Employees
1
EIN
62-6125481
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation

The Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation is a private foundation located in Nashville, TN. The Foundation supports the Tennessee State Museum Foundation and made 62 grants last year. The Foundation is supported by the Estate of Spencer Hays.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$119.2m
Employees
2
EIN
82-2479722
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Frist Foundation

Dedicated to sustaining and improving the quality of life in Nashville, Tennessee. As one of the larger foundations in Tennessee, it has been a philanthropic leader, serving as initiator, convener and catalyst among donors and nonprofit organizations.
Revenue
$36.1m
Assets
$197.5m
Employees
3
EIN
62-1134070
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gary Sinise Foundation

At the Gary Sinise Foundation, they serve their nation by honoring their defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.
Revenue
$61.3m
Assets
$83.9m
Employees
69
EIN
80-0587086
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hca Healthcare Foundation

The Hca Healthcare Foundation is a private foundation located in Nashville, TN that supports United Way - Yourcause Processing. It made 196 grants last year.
Revenue
$24.1m
Assets
$154.9m
Employees
N/A
EIN
61-1230563
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mike Curb Foundation

The Mike Curb Foundation is a private foundation located in Nashville, TN. It made $1,490,000 in grants last year and has total assets of $20,781,973.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$29.6m
Employees
0
EIN
95-4686920
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cooper Family Charitable Foundation

Cooper Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, TN, which was founded in 1999 and most recently had $13,483,581 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$13.5m
Assets
$20.1m
Employees
0
EIN
58-2433546
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elizabeth Turner Campbell Foundation

The Elizabeth Turner Campbell Foundation is a private foundation located in Franklin, TN. The Foundation made four grants last year. Grantees include Center For Courageous Kids. Trustees are Diane H Green, Dana Spencer, Jane Cleveland.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$68.3m
Employees
N/A
EIN
62-1833493
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Yarbrough Family Foundation

The Yarbrough Family Foundation is a private foundation that supported Battle Ground Academy and made 64 grants last year. It is located in Franklin, TN and is supported by Jon P Yarbrough.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$24.9m
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-5980265
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dettwiller Foundation

The Dettwiller Foundation is a private foundation located in Nashville, TN. The Foundation made six grants last year. Grantees include St George's Episcopal Church. The Foundation is supported by George F Dettwiller.
Revenue
$199.5m
Assets
$221.8m
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-4954786
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Powell Foundation

The Powell Foundation is a private foundation located in Johnson City, TN that made 28 grants last year. It primarily funds the general, women's basketball program, United Way of East TN Highlands, Steinway Scholarship Fund, sponsorship, Sandra G. Po...
Revenue
$17.3m
Assets
$31.6m
Employees
0
EIN
62-1819796
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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