Private foundation · Atlanta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Pace Family Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 9 grants worth $80,000 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Marion County. A typical grant was $2,500 to $10,000.
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 · 2 in Marion County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,500 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 8 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- 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? How we figure this
- 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 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 4 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 4 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 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
Marion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee River Gorge Trust | Chattanooga, Marion County | Operational support | $15K |
| Gaining Ground | Chattanooga, Marion County | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Compassion Copper Canyon | Red Bank, Hamilton County | Operational support | $25K |
| 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 |