Private foundation · Nashville
American Paper & Twine Company Charitable Trust
In 2025 it gave 16 grants worth $262,000 to Tennessee groups, 16 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $2,500 to $25,000.
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
- 16 totaling $262,000 · 16 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,500 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,750, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 1 grant outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 6% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 16.
- Total giving that year
- $287,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $287K | $262K | 16 |
| 2024 | $139K | $133K | 15 |
| 2023 | $176K | $158K | 25 |
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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- Robert DoochinTrustee
- Karen Doochin VingelenTrustee
- Julie DoochinTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 5 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 2 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 4 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 4 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University School of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $75K |
| Belmont University | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $40K |
| Tennessee Higher Education Initiative | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25K |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Council | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $25K |
| Nashville State Community College Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $24K |
| Abe's Garden | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $20K |
| Jewish Federation of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $15K |
| Vanderbilt Hillel | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $12K |
| Cheekwood Estate & Gardens | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $9,000 |
| Andrew Jackson Foundation | Hermitage, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Cumberland Heights | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,500 |
| Nashville Zoo at Grassmere | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,500 |
| Adventure Science Center | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Akiva School | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Gordan Jewish Community Center | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Family & Children Service | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |