Private foundation · White Bluff
Doochin Family Charitable Foundation
In 2025 it gave 19 grants worth $115,038 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $300 to $11,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 19 totaling $115,038
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $300 to $11,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $500: the middle grant to the 5 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County · plus 18 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 26% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 5 of 19.
- Total giving that year
- $130,496
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $130K | $115K | 19 |
| 2024 | $101K | $77K | 17 |
| 2023 | $114K | $106K | 24 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Michael Doochin · White bluff · (615) 797-9000
- What to send
- Applications should be in writing and include a complete description of how the requested contributon will be used
- Deadlines
- Applications are reviewed as received
- Limits
- No restrictions
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
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.
- Michael DoochinTrustee
- Teri DoochinTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 9 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 3 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 2 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 4 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
From its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Services | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $31K |
| Center for Jewish Awareness | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $20K |
| Jewish Foundation of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $17K |
| Abe's Garden Community | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $12K |
| University School of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $11K |
| Congregation Micah | Brentwood, Williamson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $8,468 |
| The Temple Congregation Ohabai Sholom | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $5,775 |
| Congregation Beit Tefilah Chabad | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $2,800 |
| W End Synagogue Rabbis Discretionary Fund | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,925 |
| Frist Art Museum | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $1,600 |
| Nashville Jewish Film Festival | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $710 |
| Carlos Fishbeins Discretionary Fund Co the Temple | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| Rabbi Mackler Discretionary | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| Cheekwood Estates and Gardens | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $300 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $300 |
| Childrens House of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $250 |
| TN Naturalist Program | Franklin, Williamson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $250 |
| Nashville Ballet | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $100 |
| Wild Ones Middle Tennessee Chapter | Fairview, Williamson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $100 |