Private foundation · Houston, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The William Stamps Farish Fund
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 12 totaling $405K
- Typical grant
- $25K to $50K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $28K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County · plus 122 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2022–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $16.7M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.7M | $405K | 12 |
| 2023 | $15.9M | $380K | 12 |
| 2022 | $15.6M | $420K | 12 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Carolyn watson · houston · 7137577300
- What to send
- All organizations are required to submit proof of exempt status.
- Limits
- Preference given to grants for the greater houston area; limited out of state. Focus areas are social services, health and education.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Laura Farish ChadwickPresident
- Cornelia Gerry CorbettSenior vice president
- Leann StarnsSecretary
- Carolyn WatsonExecutive director
- Lauren FrolickTreasurer
- William Stamps FarishTrustee
- Heather Gerry CorbettTrustee
- Mary Farish JohnstonVice president
- Rory A BabichVice president
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General operations
- Program support
- Education program support
- 2025 show
- Security upgrades
- The women's fund - girls give fund
- Paid internship program
- Annual fund
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teach for America Nashville - Chattanooga | Nashville, Davidson County | General operations | $75K |
| Sexual Assault Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General operations | $50K |
| Thistle Farms Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | General operations | $50K |
| Frist Center for the Visual Arts Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | For the Martin artquest gallery and new exhibit | $50K |
| Nashville Zoo Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Paid internship program | $35K |
| Oasis Center Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Program support | $30K |
| Nashville Symphony Association | Nashville, Davidson County | Education program support | $25K |
| Bravo Creative Arts Center | Franklin, Williamson County | Program support | $25K |
| St George's Episcopal Church | Nashville, Davidson County | Annual fund | $25K |
| Alive Hospice Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Security upgrades | $20K |
| Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | 2025 show | $10K |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | The women's fund - girls give fund | $10K |