Private foundation · Clarksville
Yow Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 22 grants worth $36,153 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $400 to $1,600. Most often for: “Housing Assistance”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 22 totaling $36,153
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $400 to $1,600 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Montgomery County, Davidson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $36,153
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36K | $36K | 22 |
| 2024 | $20K | $20K | 17 |
| 2023 | $18K | $18K | 17 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Yow Foundation Inc. · Clarksville · (931) 647-3111 · info@yowfoundation.org
- What to send
- Requests are received by email, phone, or social media. The request should state intended recipient's name and address, intended use of the donation, and the expected benefit.
- Limits
- The request must align with the foundation's charitable aims and bylaws, benefit recipients in the Montgomery County area, and bring glory to the name of Jesus.
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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- Eric YowPresident
- Erin YowSecretary
- Matthew S ColeVice president
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
- Housing Assistance (5 grants)
- Educational Support (3 grants)
- Public Charity Support (3 grants)
- Donation to 501(c)(3) (2 grants)
- Supporting homeless individuals through DCS (1 grant)
- Donation to 501c3 (1 grant)
- Event Support (1 grant)
- Charitable Organization (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 10 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 10 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
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.
It also made 22 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.
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