Private foundation · Parsons
Ayers Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Giving lately
- No grants paid in 2024, per its IRS returns for those years. The grants below are from 2023.
- Grants in Tennessee
- 9 totaling $311,291
- Typical grant
- $2,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $17,068, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Washington County, Sullivan County, Decatur County, Chester County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $311,291
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $311K | $311K | 9 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Janet Ayers · Parsons · (731) 847-4962
- What to send
- No specific form is required.
- Deadlines
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Limits
- Donations are primarily, but not exclusively limited to organizations located in davidson, decatur, Henderson, lawrence, perry, and unicoi counties in the state of Tennessee.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- James W AyersChairman
- Jon AyersDirector
- Dr Agenia ClarkSecretary
- Janet AyersPresident
- Joann LynnDirector
- Kristy AyersDirector
- Lin Howard AndrewsDirector
- Lee Ann IngramDirector
- Cassie Lynn FooteDirector
- Dr Michael PriceVice president
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General/operating
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Washington County | General/operating | $200K |
| Lipscomb University - Leadership TN | Nashville, Davidson County | General/operating | $28K |
| Foundation for the College System of Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | General/operating | $25K |
| Freed-Hardman University | Henderson, Chester County | General/operating | $25K |
| Taf Crf | Parsons, Decatur County | General/operating | $17K |
| Small Miracles Therapeutic Equestrian Center Inc. | Kingsport, Sullivan County | General/operating | $12K |
| Mental Health America of the Mid-South | Nashville, Davidson County | General/operating | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food | Nashville, Davidson County | General/operating | $1,723 |
| Tennessee Children's Home Donation | Brentwood, Williamson County | General/operating | $500 |
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