Private foundation · Union City
Bill and Carol Latimer Charitable Foundation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 23 totaling $1.5 million · 4 in Madison County
- Typical grant
- $3,750 to $50,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $8,750, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Obion County, Madison County, Shelby County, Williamson County, Davidson County, Dyer County, Lake County, Robertson County and 1 more · plus 29 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 48% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 11 of 23.
- Total giving that year
- $10.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.3M | $1.5M | 23 |
| 2023 | $7.6M | $1.7M | 16 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- William Latimer IIITrustee
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
- Religious
- Educational
Tennessee organizations it funded
Madison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union University | Jackson, Madison County | Educational | $74K |
| Hope Center Ministries | Jackson, Madison County | Religious | $12K |
| Christ Community Church | Jackson, Madison County | Religious | $3,750 |
| West Jackson Baptist Church | Jackson, Madison County | Religious | $3,750 |
| First Methodist Church | Union City, Obion County | Religious | $500K |
| Christian Community Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Religious | $300K |
| Disciple Makers Network | Memphis, Shelby County | Religious | $200K |
| Refuge Mission | Union City, Obion County | Religious | $199K |
| Reboot Recovery | Pleasant View, Robertson County | Religious | $50K |
| UT Dental Center | Memphis, Shelby County | Educational | $50K |
| Grace Community Bible Church | Dyersburg, Dyer County | Religious | $30K |
| Agape House | Martin, Obion County | Religious | $20K |
| Utm Foundation | Martin, Weakley County | Educational | $10K |
| The Bridge of West Tennessee | Union City, Obion County | Religious | $8,750 |
| Second Baptist Church Union City | Union City, Obion County | Religious | $7,500 |
| Beulah Baptist Association | Union City, Obion County | Religious | $6,500 |
| Union City High School Scholarship | Union City, Obion County | Educational | $4,700 |
| Be the People | Brentwood, Williamson County | Religious | $3,750 |
| Crosswinds Church | Union City, Obion County | Religious | $3,750 |
| Lifebeat Family Resource Center | Tiptonville, Lake County | Educational | $3,750 |
| Union City Rotary | Union City, Obion County | Educational | $1,000 |
| Boys Scout Cottage | Nashville, Davidson County | Educational | $885 |
| Obion County Rescue Squad | Union City, Obion County | Educational | $500 |