Public charity · Nashville
National Federation of Independent Business Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $508,444
- Typical grant
- $508,444 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $508,444, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 1 grant outside Tennessee
- 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
- $572,487
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $572K | $508K | 1 |
| 2024 | $590K | $523K | 2 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Brad ClosePresident
- Nevin GroceChairman
- Steve SchrammDirector
- Jeff ReadyDirector
- Jose VillaDirector
- Patti MellardDirector
- Rob HoltDirector
- Maria DavidDirector
- Stephanie CamarilloDirector
- Amy SparksDirector
- Lisa FullertonDirector
- Sam ChamberlainDirector
- David AddingtonEvp/secretary/parliamentarian
- John CasellaSvp
- Adam TempleSvp
- Jeff SmithSvp/cfo
- Tim FrankeVp
- Chris PittsSvp/asst secretary
- Michael MaloneyVp
- Tim GoodrichVp
- Gina BruceVp
- Allan SunbergVp
- Dawn SimpsonVp/treasurer
- Brianna EricksonVp
- Jeff BrabantVp
- Janet ConnorVp
- Robert JohnsonField sales rep
- Mindy KubrinField sales rep
- Lyle PayneField sales rep
- Michael MorrisRegion sales director
- Jamie BokelmannField sales rep
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nfib the Voice of Free Enterprise Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $508K |
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