Public charity · Nashville
Economic Club of Nashville Charities
In 2024 it gave 12 grants worth $379,655 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $15,000 to $35,000. Most often for: “Support general operations”.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 12 totaling $379,655
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $15,000 to $35,000 (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 $17,000: 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, Williamson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 58% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 7 of 12.
- Total giving that year
- $379,655
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $380K | $380K | 12 |
| 2023 | $162K | $149K | 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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- Elizabeth FossDirector
- Neal ClaytonDirector
- Beth AdamsDirector
- Celeste PattersonPast president
- Jacob HodgesTreasurer
- Giles WardPresident
- John MooreEcon club pres.
- Avery StanleyExec. dir./sec.
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
- Support general operations (10 grants)
- Support naza program (1 grant)
- Support itop, just us & real prog. (1 grant)
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 | 6 |
| $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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Family Center Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Support general operations | $150K |
| Elis House | Brentwood, Williamson County | Support general operations | $38K |
| The Next Door Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Support general operations | $35K |
| Nv Public Library Fdn-Naza | Nashville, Davidson County | Support naza program | $30K |
| Harvest Hands Community Dev | Nashville, Davidson County | Support general operations | $25K |
| Oasis | Nashville, Davidson County | Support itop, just us & real prog. | $24K |
| TN Voicesnurture the Next | Nashville, Davidson County | Support general operations | $17K |
| Martha Obryan Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Support general operations | $16K |
| Legacy Mission Village | Brentwood, Williamson County | Support general operations | $15K |
| Raphah Institute | Nashville, Davidson County | Support general operations | $10K |
| St Lukes Community House | Nashville, Davidson County | Support general operations | $10K |
| Preston Taylor Ministries | Nashville, Davidson County | Support general operations | $9,800 |