Private foundation · Union City
Robert E and Jenny D Kirkland Found
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 40 totaling $11.1M
- Typical grant
- $2,000 to $5,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- 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
- $11.2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.2M | $11.1M | 40 |
| 2023 | $10.3M | $10.3M | 40 |
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
- Christian ministry
- Outreach for disadvantaged youth
- Family services
- Provide daycare for at risk children
- Botanical gardens & art museum
- Housing for homeless
- Provide quality/affordable education
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Preston Taylor Ministries | Nashville, Davidson County | Christian Youth Ministry | $10K |
| Mercy Community Healthcare | Franklin, Williamson County | Medical | $5,000 |
| 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 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Union City, Obion County | Outreach for disadvantaged youth | $3,000 |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, Davidson County | Entertain & educate audiences through varied engagement with orchestrial music | $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 |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | Nashville, Davidson County | Help the Homeless | $2,500 |
| St Luke Community House | Nashville, Davidson County | Food Pantry | $2,500 |
| 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 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Union City, Obion County | Christian Ministry | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Oc | Union City, Obion County | Homes for Low Income | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Wilson Co | Lebanon, Wilson County | Homes for low income | $2,000 |
| Masquerade Theater | Union City, Obion County | Quality art through live performance | $2,000 |
| New Leash On Life | Lebanon, Wilson County | Improve welfare of companion animals | $2,000 |