Private foundation · Union City
Bill and Carol Latimer Charitable Foundation
In 2024 it gave 23 grants worth $1.5 million to Tennessee groups, 3 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $3,750 to $50,000. Most often for: “Religious”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 23 totaling $1.5 million · 3 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $3,750 to $50,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 11 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- 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? How we figure this
- 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 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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 (15 grants)
- Educational (8 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 7 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 3 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 4 |
| $100,000 or more | 4 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Community Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Religious | $300K |
| Disciple Makers Network | Memphis, Shelby County | Religious | $200K |
| UT Dental Center | Memphis, Shelby County | Educational | $50K |
| First Methodist Church | Union City, Obion County | Religious | $500K |
| Refuge Mission | Union City, Obion County | Religious | $199K |
| Union University | Jackson, Madison County | Educational | $74K |
| Reboot Recovery | Pleasant View, Robertson County | Religious | $50K |
| Grace Community Bible Church | Dyersburg, Dyer County | Religious | $30K |
| Agape House | Martin, Obion County | Religious | $20K |
| Hope Center Ministries | Jackson, Madison County | Religious | $12K |
| 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 |
| Christ Community Church | Jackson, Madison County | Religious | $3,750 |
| Crosswinds Church | Union City, Obion County | Religious | $3,750 |
| Lifebeat Family Resource Center | Tiptonville, Lake County | Educational | $3,750 |
| West Jackson Baptist Church | Jackson, Madison County | Religious | $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 |