Private foundation · Nashville
Goad Fam Foundation
In 2024 it gave 37 grants worth $155,250 to Tennessee groups, 5 of them in Williamson County. A typical grant was $2,000 to $5,000.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 37 totaling $155,250 · 5 in Williamson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,000 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,000: the middle grant to the 7 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- 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? How we figure this
- 19% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 7 of 37.
- Total giving that year
- $195,200
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $195K | $155K | 37 |
| 2023 | $203K | $162K | 38 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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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- 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.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 25 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 7 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 2 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Williamson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graceworks Ministries | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Eli's House | Brentwood, Williamson County | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Franktown Open Hearts | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Williamson County Public Library | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Williamson County Animal Shelter | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |