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Mission Possible

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Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
16 totaling $285,000 · 11 in Davidson County
Typical grant
$10,000 to $15,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Davidson County, Rutherford County, Unicoi County, Maury County, Williamson County, Carter County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
80% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 12 of 15.
Total giving that year
$302,500

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$302K$285K16
2023$197K$197K8

How to apply

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Board and officers

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  • Nick HartleyVice preside
  • Mallory PascalTreasurer
  • Lindsey RaySecretary
  • Lane WilsonPresident

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

  • Hurricane relief

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.

Tennessee grants from Mission Possible
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Nashville Rescue MissionNashville, Davidson County$120K
Second Harvest Food Bank of Mid TNNashville, Davidson CountyHurricane relief$15K
Jesus Provisions MinistriesNashville, Davidson County$10K
Monroe HardingNashville, Davidson County$10K
Nashville Safe Haven Family ShelterNashville, Davidson County$10K
Open Table of Nashville Inc.Nashville, Davidson County$10K
Project Return Inc.Nashville, Davidson County$10K
The Aloe Family Inc.Nashville, Davidson County$10K
The Village at GlencliffNashville, Davidson County$10K
West Nashville Dream Center Dba Dream StreetsNashville, Davidson County$10K
West Nashville Dream Center Dba Dream StreetsNashville, Davidson County$10K
Rise ErwinErwin, Unicoi CountyHurricane relief$15K
West Carter County Vol Fire DeptMilligan College, Carter CountyHurricane relief$15K
Journey Home Inc.Murfreesboro, Rutherford County$10K
Shower UpSpring Hill, Maury County$10K
The Laundry Stop Inc.Franklin, Williamson County$10K

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