Private foundation · Nashville
Kelley Robertson Foundation
In 2025 it gave 12 grants worth $29,100 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $1,000 to $3,000. Most often for: “Support charity”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 12 totaling $29,100
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,000 to $3,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1,000: the middle grant to the 5 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson 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
- 42% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 5 of 12.
- Total giving that year
- $45,550
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46K | $29K | 12 |
| 2024 | $35K | $35K | 11 |
| 2023 | $44K | $39K | 16 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Jayne AndrewsTrustee
As listed in its 2025 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 charity (9 grants)
- Support school (2 grants)
- Support church (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 8 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
From its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Nashville, Davidson County | Support church | $10K |
| Nashville Pride | Nashville, Davidson County | Support charity | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Pride Chamber of Commerce | Nashville, Davidson County | Support charity | $3,000 |
| Nashville Cares | Nashville, Davidson County | Support charity | $3,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, Davidson County | Support charity | $2,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, Davidson County | Support charity | $1,000 |
| University School of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Support school | $1,000 |
| Nashville Dolphins | Nashville, Davidson County | Support charity | $1,000 |
| Abe's Garden | Nashville, Davidson County | Support charity | $1,000 |
| Cheekwood | Nashville, Davidson County | Support charity | $1,000 |
| Nashville Public Television (npt) | Nashville, Davidson County | Support charity | $500 |
| Currey Ingram Academy | Brentwood, Williamson County | Support school | $500 |