Public charity · Franklin
Gospel Music Association Inc.
In 2024 it gave 4 grants worth $3.7 million to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $86,132 to $3.3 million.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $3.7 million
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $86,132 to $3.3 million (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $195,766, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County
- 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 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $3.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.7M | $3.7M | 4 |
| 2023 | $222K | $222K | 1 |
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
Does your board know anyone here?
Checked in your browser only. The names are kept on this device for other foundation pages and are never sent to GrantMe.
- Marc AckermanExecutive co
- Mary BrandesDirector
- Dale BrantnerDirector
- Wes CampbellDirector
- Allen CarrSecretary
- Mamie ColemanDirector
- Wendy Miller DegoliaDirector
- Charles DorrisDirector
- Edward EschlemanDirector
- Terry HemmingsDirector
- Gene KrcelicDirector
- Rhonda LowryExecutive co
- Michael MillerTreasurer
- Brad O'donnellDirector
- Carl PersonDirector
- Hudson PlachyDirector
- Paul SizeloveDirector
- Cary VaughnDirector
- Zach WampExecutive co
- Dennis DisneyAttorney
- Roy MorganExecutive co
- Jackie PatilloPresident
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
- Software (1 grant)
- Dove awards (1 grant)
- Programs (1 grant)
- Staff labor (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.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gospel Music Association Trade Org | Franklin, Williamson County | Dove awards | $3.3M |
| Gospel Music Association Trade Org | Franklin, Williamson County | Programs | $305K |
| Gospel Music Association Trade Org | Franklin, Williamson County | Staff labor | $86K |
| Gospel Music Association Trade Org | Franklin, Williamson County | Software | $38K |
Foundation website All its IRS filings (ProPublica) Sign in to save