Private foundation · Jackson
Farris Family Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $49,800 · 4 in Madison County
- Typical grant
- $3,000 to $16,400 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Madison County, Knox County
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Capital Campaign”
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 5 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $49,800
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50K | $50K | 5 |
| 2023 | $29K | $29K | 4 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Michael Farris · Jackson · (731) 217-4513 · mfarris@hmcompany.com
- What to send
- Forms available from Foundation offices.
- Deadlines
- No particular deadline but a 30 day notice before a board meeting is required.
- Limits
- One application per calendar year. Certification and report of the use of funds in accordance with tersm of the grant request required.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Michael A FarrisPresident/director
- Jessia F SalonusSecretary/director
- Matthew A FarrisTreasurer/director
- Lisa T FarrisDirector
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
- Capital Campaign
Tennessee organizations it funded
Madison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jackson Symphony | Jackson, Madison County | Operations | $25K |
| The Dream Center | Jackson, Madison County | Capital Campaign | $16K |
| University School of Jackson | Jackson, Madison County | Operations | $5,000 |
| United Way of West Tennessee | Jackson, Madison County | Unrestricted | $100 |
| The Peyton Project Iinc | Knoxville, Knox County | Operations | $3,000 |