Private foundation · Houston, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The William Stamps Farish Fund
In 2024 it gave 12 grants worth $405,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Williamson County. A typical grant was $25,000 to $50,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 12 totaling $405,000 · 1 in Williamson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $25,000 to $50,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $27,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat 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? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2022–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $16.7 million
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 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Carolyn Watson · Houston · (713) 757-7300
- 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
- Education program support (1 grant)
- 2025 show (1 grant)
- Security upgrades (1 grant)
- The women's fund - girls give fund (1 grant)
- Paid internship program (1 grant)
- For the Martin artquest gallery and new exhibit (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 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Creative Arts Center | Franklin, Williamson County | Program support | $25K |
| 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 |
| 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 |