Private foundation · Fircrest, WA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Names Family Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $20,000
- Typical grant
- $10,000
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 175 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7M | $20K | 2 |
| 2023 | $6M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Patricia shults · fircrest · 2535667000
- What to send
- Standard grant application including nature of organization, charitable functions, use to which grant proceeds will be applied, current financial statements of the organization, list of officers and directors or trustees, and copy of irs notice of exempt status.
- Deadlines
- August 31st
Next one: Aug 31, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- The foundation generally restricts its grants to assisting in the funding of sports, fitness and health related activities or capital projects.
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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- Patricia ShultsExecutive director
- Kim HegardtBoard president
- Rick NamesVice president
- Erin ShagrenTreasurer
- Monica Names-KingSecretary
- Kappy NamesTrustee
- Trina GohrickTrustee
As listed in its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amputee Blade Runners | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating support | $10K |
| Amputee Blade Runners | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating support | $10K |
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