Private foundation · Murfreesboro
Christy-Houston Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 24 grants worth $4.2 million to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $35,000 to $136,452.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 24 totaling $4.2 million
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $35,000 to $136,452 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $49,750, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Rutherford County, Davidson County, Williamson County
- Buildings & equipment
- 5 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Capital project”; “Additions to facilities”; “Purchase bus”
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $4.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.2M | $4.2M | 24 |
| 2023 | $4.2M | $4.2M | 30 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- CHRISTY-HOUSTON Foundation · Murfreesboro · (615) 898-1140 · christyhouston@bellsouth.net
- What to send
- See attached forms
- Limits
- Grants must benefit citizens of rutherford or neighboring counties
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Anne C DavisPresident
- Benjamin JamisonDirector
- Michael UsseryChairman
- Mark FollisDirector
- William K HalliburtonDirector
- Michael Jordan MdDirector
- G Sumner R Bouldin JrVice president
- H Laws McculloughDirector
- William S JonesDirector
- H Davis Young IIISecretary-treas
- Palyce W JonesDirector
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
- Support children of dec'd vets - gifts & camp (1 grant)
- Scholarship for men in rutherford county (1 grant)
- Hospital building addition (1 grant)
- Connecting outside the walls in ruthford co (1 grant)
- Program services (1 grant)
- Renovate spring house,revitalize comm support (1 grant)
- Scholarships for rutherfor co residents (1 grant)
- Mental health svcs rutherfor co & m'boro schools (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 11 |
| $100,000 or more | 9 |
From its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherfor Co Aeds | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Purchase auto emergency defibrillators | $151K |
| Community Helpers of Rutherford Co | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Prescription program | $90K |
It also made 22 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.