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Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee

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Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $2.2 million
Typical grant
$2.2 million (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $2.2 million, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Davidson County
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2024. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$2.2 million

Giving by year

Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$2.2M$2.2M1
2024$561K$561K1

How to apply

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Board and officers

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  • Beth JohnsonTreasurer
  • Fred MclaughlinSecretary
  • John TishlerChair
  • Dave FentressTrustee
  • Donna YurdinTrustee
  • Kathryn ThompsonTrustee
  • Leisa ByarsTrustee

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

  • Annual spending policy distribution in support of goodwill industries of middle TN mission programs.

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 winnerWherePurposeAmount
Goodwill Industries of Middle TennesseeNashville, Davidson CountyAnnual spending policy distribution in support of goodwill industries of...$2.2M

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