Private foundation · Union City
Robert E and Jenny D Kirkland Found
In 2024 it gave 40 grants worth $11.1 million to Tennessee groups, 12 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $2,000 to $5,000. Most often for: “Homes for Low Income”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 40 totaling $11.1 million · 12 in Davidson County
- Typical grant
- $2,000 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,000: the middle grant to the 40 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Obion County, Wilson County, Davidson County, Williamson County, Sumner County, Knox County, Madison County · plus 6 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 40 of 40.
- Total giving that year
- $11.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.2M | $11.1M | 40 |
| 2023 | $10.3M | $10.3M | 40 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Christopher KirklandPres/director
- Macy D KirklandDirector
- Bedford F KirklandSec/director
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Homes for Low Income (3 grants)
- Christian Ministry (2 grants)
- Outreach for disadvantaged youth (1 grant)
- Family services (1 grant)
- Provide daycare for at risk children (1 grant)
- Botanical Gardens & Art Museum (1 grant)
- Housing for Homeless (1 grant)
- Provide quality/affordable education (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 30 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 4 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
| $100,000 or more | 2 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Taylor Ministries | Nashville, Davidson County | Christian Youth Ministry | $10K |
| Middle TN Boy Scouts of Am | Nashville, Davidson County | Educational | $5,000 |
| Thistle Farms | Nashville, Davidson County | Healing/hope/freedom-women survivors | $5,000 |
| Who You With Ministries | Nashville, Davidson County | Investing, inspiring & impacting to change lives of athletes & coaches | $5,000 |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, Davidson County | Entertain & educate audiences through varied engagement with orchestrial music | $3,000 |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | Nashville, Davidson County | Help the Homeless | $2,500 |
| St Luke Community House | Nashville, Davidson County | Food Pantry | $2,500 |
| Cheekwood | Nashville, Davidson County | Botanical Gardens & Art Museum | $1,500 |
| Frist Art Museum | Nashville, Davidson County | Present high quality educ programs | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity-Greater Nashvi | Nashville, Davidson County | Homes for low income | $1,500 |
| Second Harvest Foot Bank | Nashville, Davidson County | Hunger relief programs | $1,500 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, Davidson County | Food Bank | $1,000 |
| Discovery Park of America | Union City, Obion County | Education | $8.7M |
| Charitable - Promethean Foundation | Union City, Obion County | Provide daycare for at risk children | $2.3M |
| Union City Rotary Foundation | Union City, Obion County | Scholarships and other service proj | $59K |
| Univ of TN Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Scholarships | $15K |
| Cumberland University | Lebanon, Wilson County | Provide quality/affordable education | $10K |
| Mercy Community Healthcare | Franklin, Williamson County | Medical | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Union City, Obion County | Outreach for disadvantaged youth | $3,000 |
| Sherry's Hope | Lebanon, Wilson County | Benefit those affected by Cancer | $3,000 |
| The Bridge House | Lebanon, Wilson County | Homelessness with youth | $3,000 |
| TN Diamonds in the Ruff | Union City, Obion County | Dog Rescue | $3,000 |
| Wilson Co Civic League | Lebanon, Wilson County | Improve social conditions in county | $3,000 |
| Casa of Wilson County | Lebanon, Wilson County | Family services | $2,000 |
| Empower Me Daycamp | Lebanon, Wilson County | Transform lives of those with special needs through opportunities for growth | $2,000 |