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Charity Circle of Murfreesboro

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Grants in Tennessee
38 totaling $698K
Typical grant
$8,000 to $20K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Rutherford County, Davidson County, Williamson County
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
18% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 7 of 38.
Total giving that year
$715K

Giving by year

Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$715K$698K38
2024—$604K31

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Board and officers

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  • Cindy FergusonPresident
  • Lissa YoungFirst vice president
  • Stacey McculloughSecond vice president
  • Vicki EasthamThird vice president
  • Collier SmithRecording secretary
  • Allison KellermannCorresponding secretary
  • Janet LeeTreasurer
  • Amy FarrarCommittee chair
  • Beth CopeCommittee chair
  • Robin HutchinsonCommittee chair
  • Alison LightcapCommittee chair
  • Alicia HollisCommittee chair
  • Jennifer GerhartCommittee chair
  • Anne DavisCommittee chair
  • Lisa TerryCommittee chair
  • Kathy DinardoPast president

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

  • Contribution to donor advised fund to be used as general support for charities

Tennessee organizations it funded

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RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Community HelpersMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$90K
Nourish Food BankMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$72K
The Journey HomeMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$57K
Ace Learning Center - Project HelpMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$44K
Doors of HopeMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$33K
Community Foundation of Middle Tenn Inc.Nashville, Davidson CountyContribution to donor advised fund to be used as general support for charities$30K
Boys and Girls ClubMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$25K
Child Advocacy CenterMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$23K
Domestic Violence CenterMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$22K
Meals On Wheels- Mid Cumberland Hr AgencyMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$20K
Special KidsMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$19K
Greenhouse MinistriesMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$18K
Interfaith Dental ClinicMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$15K
Second Harvest Food BankNashville, Davidson CountyGeneral support$15K
Salvation ArmyMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$15K
Good Sheperd Childrens HomeMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$14K
Project TransformationNashville, Davidson CountyGeneral support$12K
The Barnabas VisionMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$12K
Endure AthleticsMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$10K
Alive HospiceNashville, Davidson CountyGeneral support$10K
United Way of Rutherford CountyMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$10K
Journeys in Community LivingMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$10K
First Shot BasketballMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$10K
Tucker's HouseFranklin, Williamson CountyGeneral support$10K
Amelia's ClosetMurfreesboro, Rutherford CountyGeneral support$10K

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