Private foundation · Murfreesboro
Sixteen Foundation
In 2025 it gave 13 grants worth $495,710 to Tennessee groups, 11 of them in Rutherford County. A typical grant was $3,000 to $10,000.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 13 totaling $495,710 · 11 in Rutherford County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $3,000 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Rutherford County, Williamson County, Overton County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 23% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 3 of 13.
- Total giving that year
- $550,710
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $551K | $496K | 13 |
| 2024 | $601K | $486K | 11 |
| 2023 | $678K | $526K | 8 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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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- Dorothy B AdamsTrustee
- W Andrew AdamsTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 4 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 2 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 4 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Rutherford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Christian School | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Unrestricted gift | $386K |
| Murfreesboro Symphony | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Unrestricted gift | $10K |
| Murfreesboro Inner-City Ministry | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Unrestricted gift | $10K |
| The Journey Home Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Unrestricted gift | $10K |
| Ascension St Thomas Rutherford | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Barnabas Vision | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| North Boulevard Church of Christ | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Green House Ministries | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Rutherford County Library | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Murfreesboro Discovery Center | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Unrestricted gift | $50 |
| Renew | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted gift | $50K |
| Standing Stone State Park | Hillham, Overton County | Unrestricted gift | $10K |