Private foundation · Dallas, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Robertson County Hospital Trust
In 2025 it gave 10 grants worth $555,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $20,000 to $90,000. Most often for: “Unrestricted general”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 10 totaling $555,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $20,000 to $90,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $35,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Robertson County, Davidson County, Carter County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 10% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 10.
- Total giving that year
- $555,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $555K | $555K | 10 |
| 2024 | $485K | $485K | 9 |
| 2023 | $318K | $318K | 2 |
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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- Scott BagwellChairman, trustee
- Marvin Lee Smith IIITrustee
- Jason VenczelTrustee
- Melvin CarrTrustee
- Randy RileyTrustee
- John Pete ClinardTrustee
- James C Jim MooreTrustee
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
- Unrestricted general (10 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 5 |
| $100,000 or more | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Door Pregnancy Center | Springfield, Robertson County | Unrestricted general | $150K |
| Isaiah 117 House | Elizabethton, Carter County | Unrestricted general | $105K |
| Tnkids Nutrition Inc. | Springfield, Robertson County | Unrestricted general | $90K |
| Casa of Robertson County Inc. | Springfield, Robertson County | Unrestricted general | $55K |
| Cho-Zen | Springfield, Robertson County | Unrestricted general | $35K |
| Generations Next | Springfield, Robertson County | Unrestricted general | $35K |
| Stepping Stones of Robertson County | Springfield, Robertson County | Unrestricted general | $25K |
| Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agy | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted general | $20K |
| Springfield-Robertson Sr Citizens Ctr | Springfield, Robertson County | Unrestricted general | $20K |
| Redemption Ranch | Cedar Hill, Robertson County | Unrestricted general | $20K |