Private foundation · Hendersonville
J C Garrett III Family Foundation
In 2024 it gave 24 grants worth $86,015 to Tennessee groups, 16 of them in Sumner County. A typical grant was $1,000 to $5,500. Most often for: “Support community programs”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 24 totaling $86,015 · 16 in Sumner County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,000 to $5,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,500: the middle grant to the 10 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Sumner County, Davidson County, Knox County, Williamson County · plus 1 grant outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 42% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 10 of 24.
- Total giving that year
- $91,015
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91K | $86K | 24 |
| 2023 | $75K | $71K | 29 |
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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- Susan L GarrettPresident
- John C Garrett IVDirector
- Rachel Garrett MccloudDirector
- Leslie Garrett-StephensDirector
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 community programs (15 grants)
- Support education programs (4 grants)
- Support athletic programs (3 grants)
- Support ministry programs (2 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 14 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 6 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 2 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Sumner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Sumner County | Gallatin, Sumner County | Support community programs | $10K |
| Volunteer State College Foundation | Gallatin, Sumner County | Support education programs | $7,000 |
| 100 Club of Sumner County | Hendersonville, Sumner County | Support community programs | $6,000 |
| Goodlettsville Little League Baseball | Goodlettsville, Sumner County | Support athletic programs | $5,500 |
| Full Count Ministries | Hendersonville, Sumner County | Support ministry programs | $5,000 |
| Hendersonville Senior Citizens | Hendersonville, Sumner County | Support community programs | $5,000 |
| Hendersonville Chamber Foundation | Hendersonville, Sumner County | Support community programs | $4,000 |
| Shackle Island Volunteer Fire | Hendersonville, Sumner County | Support community programs | $3,000 |
| Forward Sumner | Hendersonville, Sumner County | Support community programs | $2,500 |
| Holiday Fest of Sumner County Inchendersonville Chamber Foundation | Hendersonville, Sumner County | Support community programs | $2,500 |
| Decisions Choices and Options Inc. | Hendersonville, Sumner County | Support community programs | $2,000 |
| Welch College | Gallatin, Sumner County | Support education programs | $1,500 |
| Hendersonville Samaritan Center | Hendersonville, Sumner County | Support community programs | $1,000 |
| Pitzer Scholarship Fund | Hendersonville, Sumner County | Support education programs | $1,000 |
| Vfw Post 9851 | Hendersonville, Sumner County | Support community programs | $1,000 |
| Station Camp Middle School | Gallatin, Sumner County | Support community programs | $500 |
| UT Volunteer Athletic Fund | Knoxville, Knox County | Support athletic programs | $13K |
| Goodpasture Christian School | Madison, Davidson County | Support education programs | $7,000 |
| Beacon Center of TN | Nashville, Davidson County | Support community programs | $3,000 |
| American Bible Project | Franklin, Williamson County | Support ministry programs | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of American Middle Tennessee Council | Nashville, Davidson County | Support community programs | $1,000 |
| Leadership Goodlettsville | Goodlettsville, Davidson County | Support community programs | $1,000 |
| Crieve Hall Baseballyouth Athletic Association | Nashville, Davidson County | Support athletic programs | $1,000 |
| Walking With Swaggergoodlettsville 4 Mile Classic | Goodlettsville, Davidson County | Support community programs | $500 |