Private foundation · Nashville
Horatio B & Willie J Buntin Foundation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 49 totaling $258,891 · 2 in Franklin County
- Typical grant
- $500 to $2,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $614: the middle grant to the 8 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Franklin County, Shelby County, Marion County · plus 7 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 16% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 8 of 49.
- Total giving that year
- $270,891
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $271K | $259K | 49 |
| 2024 | $245K | $227K | 52 |
| 2023 | $238K | $220K | 54 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Mary N WadePresident
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
- To further charitable activities (49 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 24 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 17 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 4 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 2 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Franklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewanee the University of the South | Sewanee, Franklin County | To further charitable activities | $3,250 |
| Friends of the South Cumberland | Sewanee, Franklin County | To further charitable activities | $250 |
| Volunteer State Horsemens Foundation | Franklin, Williamson County | To further charitable activities | $104K |
| Andrew Jackson Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable activities | $55K |
| Harpeth Conservancy | Brentwood, Williamson County | To further charitable activities | $25K |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable activities | $11K |
| Immanuel Baptist Church | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable activities | $7,000 |
| Greenways for Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable activities | $5,500 |
| Alive Hospice | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable activities | $5,000 |
| St George's Episcopal Church | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable activities | $3,500 |
| The Swan Ball | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Traveller's Rest | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Nashville Public Television | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Memphis, Shelby County | To further charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Harpeth Hall School | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable activities | $1,700 |
| Belcourt Theater | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable activities | $1,500 |
| Youth Villages Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | To further charitable activities | $1,500 |
| Saddle Up | Franklin, Williamson County | To further charitable activities. | $1,200 |
| Battle Ground Academy | Franklin, Williamson County | To further charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Cumberland River Compact | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Room in the Inn | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Thistle Farms | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable activities | $1,000 |