Private foundation · Nashville
Kathryn Carell Brown Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $50,000
- Typical grant
- $50,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $50,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $50,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50K | $50K | 1 |
| 2024 | $0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $0 | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Kathryn brown · Nashville · 6154632424
- What to send
- Date of application. Name, address, telephone number, fax number and fein of applicant. Copy of current, irc section 501(c)(3) determination letter. Listing of all board members, officers and principal employees. Brief statement of amount requested and purpose for which funds will be expended. Brief statement detailing the history, purposes and goals of organization. Current set of financial statements of organization (balance sheet, statement of revenues, expenses and changes in fund balances and detailed description of operating expenses, salaries and sources of income of various programs). Copy of form 990.
- Deadlines
- September 30 of each calendar year.
Next one: Sep 30, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- Must be not-for profit ruled tax exempt by the internal revenue service under provisions of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Kathryn Carell BrownCo-trustee
- David H BrownCo-trustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sb Initiative Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating expense to further charitable purpose | $50K |