Private foundation · Birmingham, AL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
American Snuff Charitable Trust
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 10 totaling $66K
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $6,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Montgomery County · plus 14 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 10 of 10.
- Total giving that year
- $168K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $168K | $66K | 10 |
| 2024 | $185K | $110K | 11 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Regions Bank Trust DeptTrustee
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Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manna Cafe Ministries | Clarksville, Montgomery County | General operating | $10K |
| Midcumberland Human Resource Agency | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $10K |
| Yaipak Outreach | Clarksville, Montgomery County | General operating | $10K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $7,000 |
| Creativets | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $7,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $6,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville | Clarksville, Montgomery County | General operating | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating | $5,000 |
| Apsu Foundation | Clarksville, Montgomery County | General operating | $3,000 |
| Bellas Closet | Clarksville, Montgomery County | General operating | $2,500 |