Public charity · Big Island, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Society of St Andrew Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 20 totaling $586K · 1 in Rhea County
- Typical grant
- $6,122 to $26K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $14K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Knox County, Rutherford County, Rhea County, Bledsoe County, Grainger County, Union County, Montgomery County and 4 more · plus 201 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 55% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 11 of 20.
- Total giving that year
- $16.7M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16.7M | $586K | 20 |
| 2024 | $15M | $1.2M | 16 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Gomez HeatherChairman
- Burks CatheyVice chairman
- Calvert SarahEx-officio
- Bernius JeanDirector
- Farmer CayseyDirector
- Glenn Mary KateDirector
- Greear DarinDirector
- Hemp HoustonDirector
- Holland JeffDirector
- Lonnes LaurenDirector
- Lott SloanDirector
- Moinester SusanDirector
- Moore SteveDirector
- Sellers DelphineDirector
- Wade BillDirector
- Wright OtisDirector
- Lynette JohnsonExecutive director
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors
Tennessee organizations it funded
Rhea County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Grace Mission of Sumner County | Dayton, Rhea County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $26K |
| Tullahoma Family Food Ministry | Tullahoma, Coffee County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $301K |
| Feed America First | Murfreesboro, Davidson County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $41K |
| Hines Creek Missionary Baptist Church | Maynardville, Union County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $35K |
| Cornerstone Church of God | Knoxville, Knox County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $29K |
| Operation Sharing Tennessee Oneida | Oneida, Scott County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $21K |
| Manna Caf Ministries | Clarksville, Montgomery County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $17K |
| Grainger County Baptist Assocation | Rutledge, Grainger County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $16K |
| One Generation Away | Franklin, Williamson County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $14K |
| Journey Home | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $14K |
| Morgan Scott Project | Deer Lodge, Morgan County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $13K |
| St Luke Community Center | Nashville, Davidson County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $7,851 |
| Fish Hospitality Pantries | Knoxville, Knox County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $7,679 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, Davidson County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $7,163 |
| New Life Umc Food Pantry | Knoxville, Knox County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $6,122 |
| Alameda Christian Church | Nashville, Davidson County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $6,030 |
| First Southern Baptist Church | Pikeville, Bledsoe County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $5,760 |
| Nourish Food Bank | Smyrna, Rutherford County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $5,520 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $5,432 |
| Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church | Nashville, Davidson County | To provide nourishment to hungry neighbors | $5,016 |
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