Private foundation · Birmingham, AL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
William W Jenkins Char Rmdr Trust
In 2025 it gave 8 grants worth $24,252 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Putnam County. A typical grant was $1,516 to $6,063.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $24,252 · 2 in Putnam County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,516 to $6,063 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,273, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Putnam County, White County, Knox County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $24,252
How to apply
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Board and officers
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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 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 6 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 2 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Putnam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Theological University | Cookeville, Putnam County | General operating | $6,063 |
| Upper Cumberland Public Television | Cookeville, Putnam County | General operating | $1,516 |
| Central Church of Christ | Sparta, White County | General operating | $6,063 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating | $3,031 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $3,031 |
| Nashville Public Radio | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $1,516 |
| Nashville Public Television | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $1,516 |
| White County High School | Sparta, White County | General operating | $1,516 |