Private foundation · Nashville
Marjorie A Neuhoff Private Foundation Inc.
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. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 23 totaling $245K
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $10K (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
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Lewis County · plus 12 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 4% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 23.
- Total giving that year
- $375K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $375K | $245K | 23 |
| 2024 | $365K | $240K | 22 |
| 2023 | $440K | $306K | 23 |
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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- Robert L DozierPresident
- Matthew B DozierSec/treasure
- Kathleen A DozierVice preside
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
- Support arts
- Youth support
- Cancer support center
- Serving green berets
- Adoption and pet care
- Feline relief
- Christian homeless shelter
- Homeless shelter
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbuilt Ingram Cancer Centr | Nashville, Davidson County | Cancer research | $50K |
| Legion Fund | Nashville, Davidson County | Serving green berets | $20K |
| Room in the Inn | Nashville, Davidson County | Homeless service | $15K |
| Tennesse Greenland Conservancy | Nashville, Davidson County | Land conservancy | $15K |
| Metro Animal Care and Control | Nashville, Davidson County | Adoption and pet care | $10K |
| Nashville Cat Rescue | Nashville, Davidson County | Feline relief | $10K |
| Nashville Safe Haven Family Shelter | Nashville, Davidson County | Homeless shelter | $10K |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, Davidson County | Zoo | $10K |
| Oasis Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Support for at risk youth | $10K |
| Salvation Army | Nashville, Davidson County | Social service programs | $10K |
| St Cecilia Congregation | Nasheville, Davidson County | General charitable purpose | $10K |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Treat childhood cancer | $10K |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in TN | Hohewald, Lewis County | Animal care | $10K |
| YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tenn | Nashville, Davidson County | Domestic violence support | $10K |
| Belcourt Theater Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Support arts | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | Youth support | $5,000 |
| Gilda's Club of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Cancer support center | $5,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, Davidson County | Christian homeless shelter | $5,000 |
| Open Windows | Nashville, Davidson County | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Waldens Puddle | Joelton, Davidson County | Clean water | $5,000 |
| Wo Smith Nashville Comm | Nashville, Davidson County | Music school | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Nashville & Middle Tennesse | Nashville, Davidson County | Charitable fellowship | $5,000 |
| Renewal House Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Addiction rehab | $5,000 |