Public charity · Old Hickory
Soles4souls Inc.
In 2024 it gave 8 grants worth $377,463 to Tennessee groups, 5 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $23,499 to $51,505. Most often for: “Free distribution of shoes and clothing”.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $377,463 · 5 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $23,499 to $51,505 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $29,733: the middle grant to the 7 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024. Its filing lists only grants over $5,000, so smaller first grants aren't counted.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Hamblen County, Robertson County, Johnson County · plus 54 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
- 88% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 7 of 8.
- Total giving that year
- $17.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.5M | $377K | 8 |
| 2023 | $20.4M | $1.4M | 6 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Aaron BelvilleBoard chair
- Andy LewDirector
- Angela HarrellDirector
- Ashley ChangDirector
- Dan FriedmanDirector
- David WrightDirector
- Ellen DavisDirector
- Megan McguireDirector
- Michele LoveDirector
- Patrick DuroseauDirector
- Michelle KrallDirector
- Raji BehalDirector
- Sara IrvaniDirector
- Stacy XieDirector
- Tianne DoyleDirector
- Tony WallerDirector
- Walter PorterDirector
- Aaron LordDirector
- Maithili ShenoyDirector
- Steven ReynoldsDirector
- Earnest Teaster IIIPresident & ceo
- Mike ShireyChief operating officer
- Nancy YoussefChief business development officer
- Rodney ArnoldChief marketing officer
- Joe NjorogeChief finan. officer (as of 08/24)
- Theresa MillerVp development
- Jamie EllisVp strategic communication
- Kellen ClawsonVp operations
- Michael BrownVp warehousing & logistics
- Robin WitczakVp business dev. & strat. p'ships
- Virginie MurphyController
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
- Free distribution of shoes and clothing (8 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 2 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 4 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Grants of $5,000 or less aren't listed on the form public charities file (Schedule I), so small grants are missing here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soles4souls Travel | Old Hickory, Davidson County | Free distribution of shoes and clothing | $194K |
| Mnps Family and Community Partnerships | Nashville, Davidson County | Free distribution of shoes and clothing | $52K |
| Metro Nashville Public Schools | Nashville, Davidson County | Free distribution of shoes and clothing | $27K |
| People Loving Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Free distribution of shoes and clothing | $11K |
| The Store | Nashville, Davidson County | Free distribution of shoes and clothing | $7,355 |
| Robertson County Schools | Springfield, Robertson County | Free distribution of shoes and clothing | $34K |
| Hola Lakeway | Morristown, Hamblen County | Free distribution of shoes and clothing | $30K |
| Johnson County Schools | Mountain City, Johnson County | Free distribution of shoes and clothing | $23K |
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