Community foundation · Nashville
The Community Foundation of Middle
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1,155 totaling $69.8 million · 25 in Montgomery County
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Rutherford County, Montgomery County, Dickson County, Sumner County, Knox County, Coffee County and 31 more · plus 387 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 55 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Capital and endowment support”; “Capital campaign new kindergarten”; “Initial payment to support the building campaign. A recurring...”
- Funds new groups?
- 46% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 236 of 518.
- Total giving that year
- $112.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112.3M | $69.8M | 1155 |
| 2023 | $72.7M | $31.1M | 793 |
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
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- Hal CatoChief executive officer
- Lyle BeasleyBoard chair
- Christine Karbowiak VanekVice chair
- Gail WilliamsSecretary
- Milton JohnsonTreasurer
- Sara FinleyChair elect
- Will AlexanderDirector
- Harry AllenDirector
- Waverly Crenshaw JrDirector
- Beth DebaucheDirector
- Jim GingrichDirector
- Trey HarwellDirector
- Johari MatthewsDirector
- Andy MayDirector
- Jim MeadeDirector
- Will MorrowDirector
- Dr Turner Nashe JrDirector
- Perri Dugard OwensDirector
- Linda RebrovickDirector
- Courtney RossDirector
- Dr Paul StumbDirector
- Jay WilliamsDirector
- Alan YoungDirector
- Debi TateTrustee co-chair
- Jerry WilliamsTrustee co-chair
- Jamie CheekTrustee
- Jana DavisTrustee
- Shari DennisTrustee
- Farzin FerdowsiTrustee
- Ray GuzmanTrustee
- Carl HaleyTrustee
- Aubrey HarwellTrustee
- Catherine JacksonTrustee
- Decosta JenkinsTrustee
- Kevin LavenderTrustee
- Ellen LehmanTrustee
- Robert LipmanTrustee
- Donna NicelyTrustee
- Larry PapelTrustee
- Susan SimonsTrustee
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
- 2024 support
- To provide 1st time support for your important mission
- General giving
- Delek us corporate support from Brentwood committee
- For program enhancements and equipment to increase capacity, strengthen quality and promote compliance...
- For undesignated support
- For 2024 support.
- For equipment to increase capacity, strengthen quality and promote compliance with licensing standards
Tennessee organizations it funded
Montgomery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State University Foundation | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Donation to apsu foundation | $2M |
| Clarksville Area Urban Ministries | Clarksville, Montgomery County | To extend case management services ($15,000) and direct client services... | $50K |
| Irene Center for Hope | Clarksville, Montgomery County | To provide staff capacity support ($15,000) and direct financial assistance... | $50K |
| Austin Peay State University Foundation | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Donation | $45K |
| Austin Peay State University Foundation | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Donation | $35K |
| American Red Cross of Tennessee River | Clarksville, Montgomery County | To support immediate needs of tornado survivors with shelter, food,... | $25K |
| Manna Cafe Ministries | Clarksville, Montgomery County | We promote the well-being of low-income youth and their caregivers during... | $20K |
| Fuel Ministries | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Donation | $16K |
| Clarksville Kiwanis Foundation | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Annual designated fund distribution: for support of the goodsmith book program | $16K |
| Safe Soldiers and Families Embraced | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Safe soldiers and families embraced provides free and confidential mental... | $15K |
| Irene Center for Hope | Clarksville, Montgomery County | To provide temporary housing and household supplies for survivors of the... | $12K |
| Manna Cafe Ministries | Clarksville, Montgomery County | To provide hot meals and clothing items to tornado survivors | $11K |
| Immaculate Conception Church | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Donation | $10K |
| Loaves & Fishes | Clarksville, Montgomery County | To provide 1st time support for your important mission | $10K |
| Safe Soldiers and Families Embraced | Clarksville, Montgomery County | To offer free mental health counseling sessions to those with military and... | $10K |
| Immaculate Conception Church | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Donation | $10K |
| Loaves & Fishes | Clarksville, Montgomery County | To partner with yaipak to provide meals to tornado survivors who are living... | $10K |
| Vineyard Church | Clarksville, Montgomery County | To support the building ($5,000) and tithe ($2,000) | $7,000 |
| Austin Peay State University Foundation | Clarksville, Montgomery County | For general support | $5,500 |
| Yaipak Outreach | Clarksville, Montgomery County | To be used to purchase items for packouts (children's shampoo, conditioner,... | $5,000 |
| Austin Peay State University Foundation | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Dual enrollment notify chris phillips upon arrival | $5,000 |
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Donation | $5,000 |
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Donation | $5,000 |
| Clarksville-Montgomery County Museum | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Donation | $5,000 |
| Mosaic Learning Center | Clarksville, Montgomery County | For program enhancements and equipment to increase capacity, strengthen... | $5,000 |
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