Private foundation · Franklin
Continuing the Good Foundation
In 2025 it gave 15 grants worth $335,699 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $7,500 to $29,000. Most often for: “Scholarships”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 15 totaling $335,699
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $7,500 to $29,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $20,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hickman County, Knox County, Montgomery County, Davidson County, Chester County, Rutherford County, Putnam County, Weakley County and 1 more · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 13% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 15.
- Total giving that year
- $363,501
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $364K | $336K | 15 |
| 2024 | $308K | $294K | 21 |
| 2023 | $258K | $244K | 16 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Dena WilliamsSecretary/tr
- Lee Ann HerronBoard chairm
- James Paul Herron IIITrustee
- Janet Gwen BlackwellTrustee
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
- Scholarships (8 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 3 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 7 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 4 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Centerville - Basketball Co | Centerville, Hickman County | Unrestricted gift | $80K |
| Doyle Bowen Memorial Park | Centerville, Hickman County | Unrestricted gift | $50K |
| University of Tennessee Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Scholarships | $34K |
| University of Tennessee Martin | Martin, Weakley County | Scholarships | $29K |
| University of Tennessee Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Scholarships | $23K |
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, Montgomery County | Scholarships | $20K |
| Belmont University | Nashville, Davidson County | Scholarships | $20K |
| UT College of Veterinary Medicine | Knoxville, Knox County | Unrestricted gift | $20K |
| Centerville Municipal Golf | Centerville, Hickman County | Unrestricted gift | $12K |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Scholarships | $12K |
| Hickman Humane Society | Centerville, Hickman County | Unrestricted gift | $10K |
| Freed Hardeman University | Henderson, Chester County | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Hickman County High School | Centerville, Hickman County | Unrestricted gift | $7,468 |
| Hickman County Education Foundation | Centerville, Hickman County | Unrestricted gift | $6,000 |
| TN Tech University | Cookeville, Putnam County | Scholarships | $4,000 |