Private foundation · Nashville
Christenberrry-Anderson-Loomis Family Foundation
In 2025 it gave 5 grants worth $147,300 to Tennessee groups, 4 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $15,000 to $50,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $147,300 · 4 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $15,000 to $50,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $20,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Wilson County · plus 35 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
- 20% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $1.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.5M | $147K | 5 |
| 2024 | $1.2M | $132K | 4 |
| 2023 | $1M | $130K | 4 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Robert H Christenberry · Nashville · (615) 347-4743
- What to send
- Basis of need for funds
- Limits
- Charitable projects in the areas of education, health and the arts
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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- Robert ChristenberryPresident
- Chris AndersonTreasurer
- Kathy LoomisSecretary
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
- Religious (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 2 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hello in There Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Public charity | $50K |
| St George's Episcopal Church | Nashville, Davidson County | Religious | $50K |
| Nashville Symphony Orchestra | Nashville, Davidson County | Public charity | $20K |
| Matthew 25 | Nashville, Davidson County | Public charity | $12K |
| Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra | Nashville, Wilson County | Public charity | $15K |