Private foundation · Waverly
The@garney B Scott Jr Family Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 7 grants worth $42,110 to Tennessee groups, 3 of them in Madison County. A typical grant was $485 to $10,000. Most often for: “To aid in helping the hungry, homeless, and hurting”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $42,110 · 3 in Madison County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $485 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Madison County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 43% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 3 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $42,110
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42K | $42K | 7 |
| 2024 | $49K | $48K | 4 |
| 2023 | $47K | $47K | 6 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Garney B Scott JrDirector
- Andrea C PenningtonDirector
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
- To aid in helping the hungry, homeless, and hurting (4 grants)
- To aid in religious education (1 grant)
- To provide financial assistance for higher education (1 grant)
- To provide financial assistance to individuals experiencing hardship (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 3 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Madison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny & Mary Ruth Mitchell Scholarship Fund | Jackson, Madison County | To provide financial assistance for higher education | $10K |
| Garney & Ludie Scott Benevolent Fund | Jackson, Madison County | To provide financial assistance to individuals experiencing hardship | $10K |
| First Baptist Church - Bemis | Jackson, Madison County | To aid in helping the hungry, homeless, and hurting | $3,025 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Church | Nashville, Davidson County | To aid in religious education | $18K |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | Nashville, Davidson County | To aid in helping the hungry, homeless, and hurting | $500 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, Davidson County | To aid in helping the hungry, homeless, and hurting | $485 |
| Salvation Army | Nashville, Davidson County | To aid in helping the hungry, homeless, and hurting | $100 |