Private foundation · Nashville
Ezell Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 35 grants worth $509,800 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $3,000 to $15,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 35 totaling $509,800
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $3,000 to $15,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $7,000: the middle grant to the 6 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- 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? How we figure this
- 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 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Stan Ezell · Nashville · (615) 351-3004
- 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.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 9 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 5 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 15 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 6 |
From its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bill Dance Family and Friends Foundation | Jackson, Madison County | General | $25K |
| 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 |