Private foundation · Nashville
The Danner Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 28 totaling $395,500 · 4 in Williamson County
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $25,000 (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, Williamson County, Cheatham County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2021–2023): 28 of 28.
- Total giving that year
- $444,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $444K | $396K | 28 |
| 2023 | $516K | $416K | 32 |
| 2021 | $384K | $304K | 37 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Raymond L Danner Jr · Nashville · 6152422000 · ckm3@msn.com
- What to send
- There is no specific form required. An application should include a general description of the requesting organization a statement of how the requesting organization proposes to use the requested grant if it is made and a copy of the requesting organizations IRS determination letter.
- Limits
- There are no restrictions.
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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- Raymond L Danner JrDirector and president
- Gail GreilDirector
- Claiborne K Mclemore IIISecretary
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
- Scoutreach program
- To support high school debate program
- $25,000 for General Purposes and $25,000 for Dorie Bolze Fund
- $10,000 for general purposes and $10,000 for the House Fund
Tennessee organizations it funded
Williamson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpeth Conservancy | Brentwood, Williamson County | $25,000 for General Purposes and $25,000 for Dorie Bolze Fund | $50K |
| Williamson County Rescue Squad | Franklin, Williamson County | $10,000 for general purposes and $10,000 for the House Fund | $20K |
| Studio Tenn Theatre Company | Franklin, Williamson County | General Purposes | $10K |
| Brightstone | Franklin, Williamson County | General purposes | $1,000 |
| YMCA Nashville and Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | General Purposes | $50K |
| Hub Youth Cycling Incorporated | Pegram, Cheatham County | General Purposes | $40K |
| Nashville Urban Debate League | Nashville, Davidson County | General purposes | $30K |
| Middle Tennessee Council Bsa | Nashville, Davidson County | Scoutreach program | $25K |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General Purposes | $25K |
| Harpeth Youth Cycling Inc. | Nashville, Cheatham County | General Purposes | $25K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | General purposes | $20K |
| Nashville Symphony Association | Nashville, Davidson County | General Purposes | $15K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, Davidson County | General Purposes | $10K |
| Nashville Zoo Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | General Purposes | $10K |
| Family and Childrens Services | Nashville, Davidson County | General Purposes | $10K |
| Greenways for Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | General Purposes | $10K |
| Cheekwood | Nashville, Davidson County | General Purpose | $10K |
| Pencil Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| The Ensworth School | Nashville, Davidson County | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Nashville Ballet | Nashville, Davidson County | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| New Dialect | Nashville, Davidson County | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| University School of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | To support high school debate program | $5,000 |
| Conservncy for the Parthenon | Nashville, Davidson County | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Gordon Jewish Community Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Nashville, Davidson County | General purposes | $2,000 |