Private foundation · Nashville
James R Meadows Jr Foundation
In 2024 it gave 36 grants worth $952,350 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $5,000 to $25,000. Most often for: “For use in the organization's exempt function”.
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
- 36 totaling $952,350
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 6 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Wilson County, Shelby County, Bedford County, Carter County · plus 7 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
- 17% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 6 of 36.
- Total giving that year
- $1.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.1M | $952K | 36 |
| 2023 | $1.1M | $982K | 37 |
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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- Patricia MeadowsPresident/director
- Anna Cerez PrzbylinskiDirector
- Matt WilliamsDirector
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
- For use in the organization's exempt function (36 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 5 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 11 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 10 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 6 |
| $100,000 or more | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisk University | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $210K |
| American Baptist College | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $100K |
| Cumberland Heights | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $100K |
| Peabody College of Vanderbilt | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $100K |
| Land Trust for Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $75K |
| Backfield in Motion | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $50K |
| Wpln | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $30K |
| YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $30K |
| Preston Taylor Ministries | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $25K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $25K |
| Equal Chance for Education | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $20K |
| Martha O'bryan Center | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $20K |
| Nurture the Next | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $20K |
| United Way of East TN Highlands | Elizabethton, Carter County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $20K |
| United Way of Greater Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $15K |
| Abe's Garden | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $10K |
| Siloam Family Health Center | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $10K |
| St Jude | Memphis, Shelby County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $10K |
| Tennessee Justice Center | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $10K |
| Webb School | Bell Buckle, Bedford County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $10K |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $6,000 |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $5,350 |
| A Step Ahead | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $5,000 |
| Cumberland University | Lebanon, Wilson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $5,000 |
| Downtown Presbyterian Church | Nashville, Davidson County | For use in the organization's exempt function | $5,000 |