Private foundation · Wheeling, WV (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Paisley Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $300K
- Typical grant
- $100 to $300K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $150K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Expansion of the store”
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $327K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $327K | $300K | 2 |
| 2024 | $2,555 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $96K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- ANTHONY J HABBIT · WHEELING · 3042349400 · habbit@wesbanco.com
- What to send
- Letter
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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- Brad PaisleyPresident
- Douglas PaisleyVice president
- James C GardillSecretary
- Lisa A TuckerTreasurer
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
- Hiram #7 franklin
- Expansion of the store
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Store | Nashville, Davidson County | Expansion of the store | $300K |
| Masonic Widow & Orphans Tennessee Fund | Nashville, Davidson County | Hiram #7 Franklin | $100 |