Private foundation · Nashville
Ezell Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 35 totaling $509,800 · 1 in Madison County
- Typical grant
- $3,000 to $15,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Madison County, Maury County · plus 5 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 17% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 6 of 35.
- Total giving that year
- $594,800
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $595K | $510K | 35 |
| 2023 | $628K | $574K | 39 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Stan ezell · Nashville · 6153513004
- What to send
- Written personal request
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Roy EzellPresident
- Mark Ezell1st vice president
- David Thomas2nd vice president
- Stan EzellSecretary
- John EzellTreasurer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Dance Family and Friends Foundation | Jackson, Madison County | General | $25K |
| Inner City Ministry | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $80K |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $67K |
| TN Prison Outreach Ministry | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $51K |
| Agape | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $38K |
| The Branch | Antioch, Davidson County | General | $25K |
| Caleb Company | Thompsons Station, Williamson County | General | $17K |
| Lakeshore Estates | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $15K |
| African Christian Schools | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $15K |
| Faith Family Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $15K |
| Youth Encouragement Services | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $15K |
| Ezell Harding Christian School | Antioch, Davidson County | General | $12K |
| Encouragement Ministries | Brentwood, Williamson County | General | $10K |
| Family Foundation Fund | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $10K |
| Fresh Approach Ministries | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $10K |
| Goodpasture Christian School | Madison, Davidson County | General | $10K |
| Healing Hands International | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $10K |
| Jovenes En Camino | Brentwood, Williamson County | General | $10K |
| Operation Andrew | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $10K |
| Rocketown | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $10K |
| Siloam | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $10K |
| Smith Springs Church of Christ | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $7,000 |
| Benton Hall Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $5,000 |
| Disaster Relief | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $5,000 |
| Stars | Nashville, Davidson County | General | $5,000 |