Public charity · Sioux Falls, SD (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Signatry Charitable Trust
In 2024 it gave 105 grants worth $4.3 million to Tennessee groups, 36 of them in Williamson County. A typical grant was $8,500 to $30,000. Most often for: “Religious ministry”.
98% of its grant money in 2024 went out through donor-advised funds: individual donors chose those grants, not staff, so there is no application for them.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 105 totaling $4.3 million · 36 in Williamson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $8,500 to $30,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,200, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Rutherford County, Hamilton County, Washington County, Shelby County, Maury County, Sumner County and 10 more · plus 1660 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
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 105 of 105.
- Total giving that year
- $571.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $571.5M | $4.3M | 105 |
| 2023 | $25.8M | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- First Covenant Tr Adv LLCTrustee
- Dane A FrazierChief tax officer (ending 11/1/24), chief legal officer (beginning 11/1/24) , secretary
- Jason P YakelisChief operating officer (beginning 12/12/24)
- Mark W KlingerChief financial officer & treasurer
- Stephen A FrenchPresident
- Erik J SchartnerFormer vice president , former secretary
- Lawrence ScottFormer vice president
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Religious ministry (52 grants)
- Community development (49 grants)
- Education (4 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 33 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 35 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 32 |
| $100,000 or more | 5 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Grants of $5,000 or less aren't listed on the form public charities file (Schedule I), so small grants are missing here.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Williamson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danita's Children Hope for Haiti Children's Center | Franklin, Williamson County | Community development | $400K |
| Amazima Ministries International | Franklin, Williamson County | Religious ministry | $122K |
| 10000 Minutes | Franklin, Williamson County | Religious ministry | $73K |
| For Others Collective (angel Armies Inc) | Franklin, Williamson County | Community development | $50K |
| Engage Your Destiny | Franklin, Williamson County | Community development | $50K |
| Southpointe Community Church | Nolensville, Williamson County | Religious ministry | $45K |
| Conduit Church | Franklin, Williamson County | Religious ministry | $42K |
| Both Hands Foundation | Brentwood, Williamson County | Community development | $39K |
| Church of the City | Franklin, Williamson County | Religious ministry | $36K |
| Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others | Franklin, Williamson County | Religious ministry | $35K |
| Fellowship Bible Church | Brentwood, Williamson County | Religious ministry | $34K |
| The Tennessee Stands Foundation Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | Community development | $31K |
| Chosen Seed | Franklin, Williamson County | Religious ministry | $30K |
| Mufutuli Ministries (mufutuli Inc) | Franklin, Williamson County | Community development | $20K |
| Barefoot Republic Camp | Franklin, Williamson County | Religious ministry | $18K |
| Brightstone Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | Community development | $17K |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | Brentwood, Williamson County | Religious ministry | $13K |
| Grace Fellowship Spring Hill TN | Franklin, Williamson County | Religious ministry | $10K |
| Trinity Baptist Church of Franklin | Franklin, Williamson County | Religious ministry | $10K |
| Love One International | Brentwood, Williamson County | Community development | $10K |
| Nashville United Soccer Academy | Brentwood, Williamson County | Community development | $10K |
| The Red Road Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | Religious ministry | $10K |
| Franklin First United Methodist Church | Franklin, Williamson County | Religious ministry | $9,000 |
| Family Action Council of Tennessee | Franklin, Williamson County | Community development | $8,000 |
| Grace Chapel | Franklin, Williamson County | Religious ministry | $7,700 |
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