Private foundation · Brentwood
John R Lindahl Foundation
In 2025 it gave 9 grants worth $306,441 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $15,000 to $46,441. Most often for: “To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary...”.
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
- 9 totaling $306,441
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $15,000 to $46,441 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $30,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Maury County, Shelby County, Rutherford County · plus 7 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $536,441
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Larry T ThrailkillChairman of board
- Christopher HarrisBoard member
- Jennifer StaniecBoard member
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities (9 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 5 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt Children's Hospital | Nashville, Davidson County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $100K |
| Freedom Reigns Ranch | Columbia, Maury County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $50K |
| Saddle Up | Franklin, Williamson County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $46K |
| Belmont University | Nashville, Davidson County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $30K |
| Brightstone | Frankln, Williamson County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $30K |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $30K |
| Casa Tennessee | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $15K |
| Aventura Community Schools | Nashville, Davidson County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $2,500 |
| Salus House | Brentwood, Williamson County | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $2,500 |