Private foundation · Madison
Memorial Foundation Inc.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 180 totaling $4.3 million · 12 in Williamson County
- Typical grant
- $8,000 to $35,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Sumner County, Williamson County, Robertson County, Wilson County, Rutherford County, Shelby County, Hamilton County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 30% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 54 of 180.
- Total giving that year
- $4.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.4M | $4.3M | 180 |
| 2023 | $5.3M | $5.3M | 192 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Scott S PerryPresident
- Jackson RouthVice pres, programs and grants
- David E MckeeChair
- Varina F BuntinVice chair
- Alfonzo AlexanderSecretary
- Frank E GordonDirector
- Frank Grace JrDirector
- Shanna L JacksonDirector
- Beth LittleDirector
- Kim Crane MalloryDirector
- Melvin J MaloneDirector
- Will MorrowDirector
- George C Paine IIDirector
- J Edward Pearson JrDirector
- Eddie PhillipsDirector
- Emily PruettDirector
- Gini Pupo-WalkerDirector
- V Seenu ReddyDirector
- Barbara SpringerDirector
- I Michele WilliamsDirector
- Fleming WiltDirector
- Frank M BumsteadTrustee emeritus
- Drew R Maddux SrTrustee emeritus
- Jo SandersTrustee emeritus
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Williamson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Lives Foundation | Franklin, Williamson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $30K |
| Nurses for Newborns of Tennessee | Nashville, Williamson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $30K |
| Best Buddies Tennessee | Brentwood, Williamson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25K |
| Easter Seals Tennessee | Brentwood, Williamson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $10K |
| Able Youth | Franklin, Williamson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $8,000 |
| Show Hope | Franklin, Williamson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $7,500 |
| Assistance League of Nashville | Brentwood, Williamson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Medical Foundation | Brentwood, Williamson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $5,000 |
| Tucker's House | Franklin, Williamson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $5,000 |
| Saddle Up | Franklin, Williamson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $4,000 |
| Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition | Franklin, Williamson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| Barefoot Republic Camp | Franklin, Williamson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,000 |
| Fiftyforward Madison Station | Madison, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $200K |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $100K |
| YWCA of Nashville and Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $90K |
| Operation Stand Down Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $85K |
| Siloam Health | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $80K |
| Stars Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $80K |
| Agape | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $75K |
| Interfaith Dental Clinic of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $75K |
| Sexual Assault Center | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $75K |
| Hope Family Health Services | Westmoreland, Sumner County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $60K |
| Project Return | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $60K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $60K |
| Faith Family Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $55K |
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