Private foundation · Franklin
Yarbrough Family Foundation
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 20 totaling $6.4M
- Typical grant
- $200 to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $375, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Putnam County, Maury County, Rutherford County, Shelby County · plus 9 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $6.7M
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.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $3.6M |
| Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, Putnam County | Unrestricted | $2.5M |
| American Educational Assistance Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $250K |
| Christ Presbyterian Church | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Love On Wheels | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Smyrna Rotary Charitable Foundation | Smyrna, Rutherford County | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Franklin High School Band Boosters | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Living Waters for the World | Spring Hill, Maury County | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Shepherds of Hope | Fairview, Williamson County | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Franklin High School Xc Track Booster | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Franklin High School | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted | $350 |
| Nashville Humane Association | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $324 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $324 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted | $324 |
| Grassland Middle School Parents Club | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted | $200 |
| American Red Cross | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Chainsaws for Jesus | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $100 |
| YMCA of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Williamson County Animal Center | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted | $50 |
| TN Technological University Foundation | Cookeville, Putnam County | Unrestricted | $20 |