Private foundation · Nashville
Julia Carell Stadler Foundation Tr
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $216K
- Typical grant
- $2,500 to $5,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $3,750, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $216K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $216K | $216K | 6 |
| 2024 | $180K | $179K | 10 |
| 2023 | $241K | $230K | 7 |
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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- Julia Carell StadlerChairman
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 purpose
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable purpose | $200K |
| Diocese of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| St Cecilia Congregation | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Alive Hospice | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Nashville Zoo at Grassmere | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, Davidson County | To further charitable purpose | $1,000 |