Private foundation · Nashville
The Christ Foundation
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $4,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $4,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $4,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $4,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $4,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $6,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,500 | $4,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $12K | $8,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $8,000 | $6,000 | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- John Mcdowell · Nashville · (615) 708-7950
- What to send
- Written form exact use of funds
- Limits
- Education and humanatarian charities in urban area of TN
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- John Mcdowell CeoTrustee
- Amanda McdowellTrustee
- Joe DickTrustee
- Curtis McdowellTrustee
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
- Feeding needy (1 grant)
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.
It also made 3 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.