Private foundation · Atlanta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Pace Family Foundation Inc.
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
- 9 totaling $80,000
- Typical grant
- $2,500 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Marion County, Grundy County · plus 24 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 88% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 7 of 8.
- Total giving that year
- $627,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $628K | $80K | 9 |
| 2024 | $457K | $40K | 4 |
| 2023 | $584K | $110K | 2 |
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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- Joel SilvermanTreasurer
- Karmin PaceVice president
- Michael PacePresident
- Paul GoldeanSecretary
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compassion Copper Canyon | Red Bank, Hamilton County | Operational support | $25K |
| Tennessee River Gorge Trust | Chattanooga, Marion County | Operational support | $15K |
| Chefs 4 Vets USA | Harrison, Hamilton County | Operational support | $10K |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Operational support | $10K |
| Easy's Dog Shelter | Tracy City, Grundy County | Operational support | $10K |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Chambliss Center for Children | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Humane Educational Society | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Gaining Ground | Chattanooga, Marion County | Operational support | $2,500 |