Private foundation · Nashville
Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $742K
- Typical grant
- $7,500 to $200K (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, Williamson County, Rutherford County · plus 3 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 38% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 8.
- Total giving that year
- $767K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $767K | $742K | 8 |
| 2023 | $328K | $313K | 8 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- James M SohrDirector
- Leah E SohrDirector
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
- Unrestricted gift
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Micah | Brentwood, Williamson County | Unrestricted gift | $444K |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted gift | $200K |
| Bubba Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted gift | $60K |
| Nashville Entrepreuneur Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted gift | $10K |
| Gentle Barn | Christiana, Rutherford County | Unrestricted gift | $10K |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Cente | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Project Return | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Voices for A Safer TN | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |