Public charity · Nashville
Goodwill Industries of Middle TN Inc.
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $15 million to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $15 million (1 grant).
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $15 million
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $15 million (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $15 million, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 1 grant outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $15 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15M | $15M | 1 |
| 2024 | $14.2M | $14.2M | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Beth DuffieldVice chair
- Christopher DunnLegal counsel
- Jeff YoungChair
- John ChobanianSecretary
- Rob IvyTreasurer
- Candace McqueenDirector
- Christina OakeleyDirector
- Clay HartDirector
- Clay TeterDirector
- D Scott TurnerDirector
- Emily CummingsDirector
- Gabriela MoranDirector
- Jonathan WhiteDirector
- Keith LampkinDirector
- Kevin MitchellDirector
- Michael MaddenDirector
- Phillip McgowanDirector
- Richard EwingDirector
- Ryan JolleyDirector
- Shane DouglasDirector
- Susan VanderbiltDirector
- Tom LampeDirector
- Christine SkoldCfo
- Cynthia VarnerChief mission officer
- Leisa WamsleyChief operations officer
- Matthew BourlakasPresident & ceo
- Deqa ElmiVp/donated goods
- Desiree GrahamVp/marketing
- Ed O'kelleyVp/info technology
- George CarlsonVp/mission advancement
- Rebecca WalkerVp/human resources
- Wendy WhiteVp/finance and accounting
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Annual contribution to endowment fund to support gwmt mission programs | $15M |
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