Private foundation · Wheeling, WV (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Paisley Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 2 grants worth $300,125 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $100 to $300,025.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $300,125 · 2 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $100 to $300,025 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $150,062, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat 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? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $327,125
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $327K | $300K | 2 |
| 2024 | $2,555 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $96K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Anthony J Habbit · Wheeling · (304) 234-9400 · 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 (1 grant)
- Expansion of the store (1 grant)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Store | Nashville, Davidson County | Expansion of the store | $300K |
| Masonic Widow & Orphans Tennessee Fund | Nashville, Davidson County | Hiram #7 Franklin | $100 |