Private foundation · Birmingham, AL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Louis R Draughon Foundation
In 2024 it gave 10 grants worth $240,000 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Rutherford County. A typical grant was $7,000 to $55,000. Most often for: “General support grant”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 10 totaling $240,000 · 2 in Rutherford County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $7,000 to $55,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $7,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Rutherford County, Robertson County, Chester County, Lincoln County · plus 2 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
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $254,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $254K | $240K | 10 |
| 2023 | $255K | $233K | 11 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Adelia GainesCommittee member
- Susan D OwensCommittee member
- David GunnCommittee member
- Betty Lynn RichertCommittee member
- Allen Trey F Gwinn IIICommittee member
- Regions BankTrustee
- Liz CollinsCommittee member
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
- General support grant (5 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 6 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 0 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 3 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Rutherford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Christian School | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | General operating | $8,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of Middle TN | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | General support grant | $2,000 |
| Main Street Church of Christ | Ardmore, Lincoln County | General operating | $85K |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $55K |
| Freed-Hardeman University | Henderson, Chester County | General operating | $55K |
| Agape | Nashville, Davidson County | General support grant | $7,000 |
| Goodpasture Christian School | Madison, Davidson County | General support grant | $7,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | General support grant | $7,000 |
| Stokes Brown Public Library | Springfield, Robertson County | General support grant | $7,000 |
| Paradise Ranch Inc. | Springfield, Robertson County | General operating | $7,000 |