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Public charity · Nashville

Charley Foundation Inc.

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Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
6 totaling $81,000
Typical grant
$7,500 to $20,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Davidson County, Williamson County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
83% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 5 of 6.
Total giving that year
$109,768

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$110K$81K6
2023$143K$93K4

How to apply

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Board and officers

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  • Carolyn MillerPresident
  • Bridgette TatumDirector
  • Rodney JamesTreasurer
  • Melissa JamesSecretary

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

  • To improve the quality of life of children in need

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Charley Foundation Inc.
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
St Jude Children's Research HospitalNashville, Davidson CountyTo improve the quality of life of children in need$26K
Our Kids CenterNashville, Davidson CountyTo improve the quality of life of children in need$20K
Boxing Resource CenterNashville, Davidson CountyTo improve the quality of life of children in need$10K
Wo Smith Music SchoolNashville, Davidson CountyTo improve the quality of life of children in need$10K
Hearts2hondurasFranklin, Williamson CountyTo improve the quality of life of children in need$7,500
Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumNashville, Davidson CountyTo improve the quality of life of children in need$7,000

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