Public charity · Murfreesboro
Fcm Cares Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $41,295
- Typical grant
- $7,500 to $8,745 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $7,550, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Rutherford County, Davidson County, Wilson County, Bedford County · plus 4 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 80% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 4 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $167,509
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $168K | $41K | 5 |
| 2024 | $208K | $48K | 3 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Keith E CanterChairman
- Samantha MeyerPresident
- Laura EplingBoard member
- Laura WadeFoundation d
- Megan ChastainDirector
- Ashlynn FrancesconDirector
- Retta GardnerVice preside
- Marco AmontanoDirector
- Tricia PohlmanSecretary
- Matthew RomanBoard member
- Jessica RowlettDirector
- Carrie SmothermanTreasurer
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | $10K | |
| Mt Juliet Help Center | Tt Juliet, Wilson County | $8,745 | |
| Special Kids | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | $7,550 | |
| The MTSU Foundation-Veteran Enrichm | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | $7,500 | |
| TN College of Applied Technology - | Shelbyville, Bedford County | $7,500 |
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