Private foundation · Dickson
Goodlark Educational Foundation
In 2024 it gave 8 grants worth $227,605 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $5,000 to $14,500. Most often for: “Music scholarships”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $227,605
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 to $14,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 4 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Dickson County, Humphreys County, Williamson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $227,605
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $228K | $228K | 8 |
| 2023 | $162K | $162K | 7 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Jen Law · Dickson · (615) 446-9156
- What to send
- See attached statements
- Deadlines
- Generally, february or march of each year
- Limits
- See attached statements
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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- Mike LeggBoard member
- Kevin SmithBoard member
- Jennifer AdamsBoard member
- Jennifer LawExecutive di
- Kerry Ross MdBoard member
- Shirley RyeSecretary/tr
- Sarah CagleBoard member
- Jim CagleVice preside
- Sarah Caroline MillsBoard member
- Andrea AlbrightBoard member
- Richard ArnoldBoard member
- Jeff Gordon MdPresident
- Jamarcus CorlewBoard member
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
- Music scholarships (3 grants)
- Educational scholarships (2 grants)
- School supplies - needy families (1 grant)
- Education scholarships in the five c (1 grant)
- Mentorship-needy performing students (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 2 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 0 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Students & Schools-Co Bd of Ed | Dickson, Dickson County | Education scholarships in the five c | $177K |
| Allen Heritage Foundation | Dickson, Dickson County | Mentorship-needy performing students | $11K |
| St Patrick School | Mcewen, Humphreys County | Educational scholarships | $10K |
| Dickson First United Methodist Chur | Dickson, Dickson County | Music scholarships | $7,125 |
| Dickson Co Help Center | Dickson, Dickson County | School supplies - needy families | $5,000 |
| Dickson County High School | Dickson, Dickson County | Educational scholarships | $1,630 |
It also made 2 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.
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