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Private foundation · Cornelius, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Short Family Foundation

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $5,000
Typical grant
$5,000 to $5,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $5,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Williamson County · plus 33 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Total giving that year
$393K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$467K—0
2024$393K$5,0001
2023$308K—0

How to apply

Contact
Rodney a short · cornelius · 7048962112
What to send
Send letter detailing charitable purpose and qualification under irc section 501(c)(3).
Deadlines
September 30, annually
Next one: Sep 30, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing
Limits
Limited to corporations, trusts, funds, foundations or community chests described in sections 170(1)(a), 170(c), 2055(a) of the code including only religiuos, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes.

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Rodney A ShortTrustee
  • Norma G ShortTrustee

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

  • Financial support for charitable organization

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Short Family Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
K-Love Inc.Franklin, Williamson CountyFinancial support for charitable organization$5,000

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