Private foundation · Columbia
Crichton Family Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 21 totaling $365,000 · 7 in Davidson County
- Typical grant
- $10,000 to $20,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Maury County, Davidson County, Hamilton County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 29% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 6 of 21.
- Total giving that year
- $380,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $380K | $365K | 21 |
| 2024 | $340K | $330K | 18 |
| 2023 | $300K | $290K | 18 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Andrew D Crichton · Columbia · 9316266393
- What to send
- There is no specific form for the application. The application must include information about the organization requesting the grant and a specific explanation of the purpose for which the grant is sought.
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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- Andrew D CrichtonDirector president
- Eva James CrichtonDirector secretary
- Andrew D Crichton JrDirector
- Charles W CrichtonDirector
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $50K |
| The Land Trust for Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $50K |
| Room in the Inn | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $20K |
| Abes Garden | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $10K |
| Music Health Alliance | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $10K |
| Renewal House | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $10K |
| National Public Radio | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Sc TN | Columbia, Maury County | General support | $25K |
| Maury Regional Healthcare Fndn | Columbia, Maury County | General support | $20K |
| Miracle League of Columbia | Spring Hill, Maury County | General support | $20K |
| Friends of Chattanooga Prep | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General support | $20K |
| East Lake Expression Engine | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General support | $20K |
| Well Outreach Foundation | Spring Hill, Maury County | General support | $20K |
| South Central Family Center Inc. | Columbia, Maury County | General support | $15K |
| Chatt Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General support | $15K |
| Lookout Mountain Presby Church | Lookout Mountain, Hamilton County | General support | $15K |
| Hope for the Inner City Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General support | $10K |
| James K Polk Memorial Association | Columbia, Maury County | General support | $10K |
| Every Valley Leadership Academy | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General support | $10K |
| Maury County Arts Guild | Columbia, Maury County | General support | $5,000 |
| Casa of Maury County | Columbia, Maury County | General support | $5,000 |