Private foundation · Birmingham, AL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Brown S & S Fdn
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 15 totaling $285,300 · 2 in Davidson County
- Typical grant
- $10,000 to $20,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $12,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Robertson County, Davidson County · plus 1 grant outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 7% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 15.
- Total giving that year
- $290,300
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $290K | $285K | 15 |
| 2024 | $259K | $259K | 13 |
| 2023 | $254K | $254K | 12 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Regions Bank Trustee · Nashville · (615) 748-2922
- What to send
- Application form is available at the above address
- Deadlines
- Application form should be submitted prior to august 1.
Next one: Aug 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- The organization's exempt purpose is to support public charities & promote charitable purposes designed to benefit residents of robertson co, Tennessee & surrounding communities.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Regions Bank TrusteeTrustee
- Virginia Sory BrownAdvisory comm mbr
- Evelyn A SmithAdvisory comm mbr
- Joe GastonAdvisory comm mbr
- William R Goodman IIIAdvisory comm mbr
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alive Hospice | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $15K |
| Mid Cumberland Human Resource Agency | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $10K |
| Mr J Stokes Brown Public Library | Springfield, Robertson County | General operating | $50K |
| Willow Oak Center for | Springfield, Robertson County | General operating | $45K |
| Springfield First United Methodist | Springfield, Robertson County | General operating | $35K |
| Robertson County Senior Center | Springfield, Robertson County | General operating | $20K |
| Open Door Pregnancy & Resource Center | Springfield, Robertson County | General operating | $20K |
| Casa of Robertson County Inc. | Springfield, Robertson County | General operating | $15K |
| Eddies Haven | Springfield, Robertson County | General operating | $12K |
| My Fathers House | Springfield, Robertson County | General operating | $12K |
| Robertson County History Museum | Springfield, Robertson County | General operating | $11K |
| Robertson County YMCA | Springfield, Robertson County | General operating | $10K |
| Cho-Zen Youth Leadership Mentorship | Springfield, Robertson County | General operating | $10K |
| Community Spirit Inc. | Adams, Robertson County | General operating | $10K |
| Robertson County Players | Springfield, Robertson County | General operating | $10K |