Private foundation · Franklin
Ahrens Family Foundation
In 2025 it gave 7 grants worth $264,000 to Tennessee groups, 3 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $2,500 to $50,000. Most often for: “To continue ongoing programs and services”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $264,000 · 3 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,500 to $50,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $25,800, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County, Davidson County · plus 4 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
- 29% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $340,750
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $341K | $264K | 7 |
| 2024 | $232K | $200K | 6 |
| 2023 | $280K | $279K | 3 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Daniel J Ahrens · Franklin · (413) 348-5383
- What to send
- General written requests
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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- Daniel J AhrensChariman
- Victoria F AhrensPresident
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
- To continue ongoing programs and services (7 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 3 |
| $100,000 or more | 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Mission Village | Nashville, Davidson County | To continue ongoing programs and services | $50K |
| Regeneration Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | To continue ongoing programs and services | $35K |
| The Bridge Ministry Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | To continue ongoing programs and services | $20K |
| Greg Hood Ministries | Franklin, Williamson County | To continue ongoing programs and services | $130K |
| Future Church Franklin | Franklin, Williamson County | To continue ongoing programs and services | $26K |
| Kingdom Life Ekklesia | Franklin, Williamson County | To continue ongoing programs and services | $2,500 |
| Frank Town Open Hearts | Franklin, Williamson County | To continue ongoing programs and services | $1,000 |