Private foundation · Nashville
Goad Fam Foundation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 37 totaling $155K
- Typical grant
- $2,000 to $5,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Giles County, Lawrence County, Shelby County · plus 10 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 19% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 7 of 37.
- Total giving that year
- $195K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $195K | $155K | 37 |
| 2023 | $203K | $162K | 38 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Fred C GoadManager
- Deana R GoadManager
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dada2 Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $25K |
| Gold Star Mentors | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $15K |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Hospital Hospitality House | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Highland Park Church | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Luke's Community House | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Giles County Fire & Rescue | Lynnville, Giles County | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Graceworks Ministries | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Homework Hotline | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Mercy Multiplied | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Wo Smith Music School | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Book'em Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Operation Stand Down Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Faith Family Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Alive Hospice | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Eli's House | Brentwood, Williamson County | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Franktown Open Hearts | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Harvest Hands Cdc | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Men of Valor | Antioch, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $2,000 |