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23 foundations that funded “Book Em”

1. Public charity · Nashville

   Book Em

   How to apply: not stated

   7 Tennessee grants totaling $64,263 · typical grant $5,796 to $10,661 (tax year 2025)

   100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To promote reading

2. Public charity · Goodlettsville

   Dollar General Literacy Foundation

   How to apply: not stated

   81 Tennessee grants totaling $2.5 million · typical grant $8,000 to $18,000 (tax year 2025)

   44% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   1 grant for buildings or equipment

   Funded: English as a second; Atoz family; Literacy support for; Bim family literacy; Literacy changes liv

3. Private foundation · Hendersonville

   Carolyn Smith Foundation

   Takes applications

   146 Tennessee grants totaling $4.2 million · typical grant $8,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2025 IRS filing

   45% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: Human services - local community; Health - General; Medical research; Provide relief for human trafficking survivors & combat human trafficking in Middle Tennessee; Programs...

4. Private foundation · Nashville

   The Frist Foundation

   Letter first

   128 Tennessee grants totaling $32.2 million · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024)

   No fixed deadline, per its 2024 IRS filing

   42% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   15 grants for buildings or equipment

   Funded: General support directed by lauren elcan ingram; Operating support for 2024; General support directed by julie and tommy frist; General support directed by jennifer and billy...

5. Private foundation · Nashville

   Sol Stern and Rose Stern Charitable Trust

   Invitation only

   19 Tennessee grants totaling $194,790 · typical grant $2,500 to $12,500 (tax year 2025)

   Funded: Charitable-education; Charitable-religious; Charitable-senior programs; Charitable-food safety; Charitable-programs

6. Private foundation · Nashville

   The John and Patty Mcenroe Foundation

   Invitation only

   1 Tennessee grant totaling $164 · typical grant $164 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

   Funded: Create a more literate Nashville and ignite children's passion for reading

7. Public charity · Washington, DC

   Reading Is Fundamental Inc.

   How to apply: not stated

   8 Tennessee grants totaling $68,008 · typical grant $7,200 to $11,552 (tax year 2024)

   38% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

   Funded: To foster literacy

8. Private foundation · New York, NY

   Harnisch Family Foundation

   Takes applications

   4 Tennessee grants totaling $172,750 · typical grant $11,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

9. Private foundation · Fort Worth, TX

   Nicholas Martin Jr Family Foundation

   Invitation only

   3 Tennessee grants totaling $40,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2025)

   Funded only returning groups in its latest year

10. Private foundation · Wilmington, DE

    The Penny Project Foundation

    Invitation only

    2 Tennessee grants totaling $55,328 · typical grant $328 to $55,000 (tax year 2024)

    Funded only returning groups in its latest year

    Funded: General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION)

11. Private foundation · Louisville, KY

    Judge Family Foundation Inc.

    Invitation only

    1 Tennessee grant totaling $10,000 · typical grant $10,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Books for new direction & backside

12. Private foundation · Nashville

    Goad Fam Foundation

    Invitation only

    37 Tennessee grants totaling $155,250 · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)

    19% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

13. Private foundation · Nashville

    Fishel Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    24 Tennessee grants totaling $58,500 · typical grant $1,500 to $3,000 (tax year 2025)

    4% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

14. Public charity · Nashville

    The Junior League of Nashville Inc.

    How to apply: not stated

    5 Tennessee grants totaling $1.5 million · typical grant $7,000 to $25,660 (tax year 2024)

    40% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Literacy programs; Pediatric rehab unit; Diaper bank; Educational programs

15. Public charity · Nashville

    Nashville Rotary Service Trust

    How to apply: not stated

    4 Tennessee grants totaling $104,000 · typical grant $16,500 to $60,000 (tax year 2024)

    50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

16. Private foundation · Boulder, CO

    The Boedecker Foundation

    Invitation only

    31 Tennessee grants totaling $751,000 · typical grant $10,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024)

    26% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

    Funded: Program Needs; Program Revenue

17. Public charity · Brentwood

    Corecivic Foundation the

    How to apply: not stated

    24 Tennessee grants totaling $475,000 · typical grant $10,000 (tax year 2024)

    8% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

18. Private foundation · Nashville

    Dettwiller Foundation

    Invitation only

    147 Tennessee grants totaling $13.9 million · typical grant $20,000 to $60,000 (tax year 2024)

    70% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

19. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Steven and Laurie Eskind Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    116 Tennessee grants totaling $413,783 · typical grant $250 to $2,500 (tax year 2024)

    3% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it

20. Private foundation · Nashville

    The Annette and Irwin Eskind Family Foundation

    Invitation only

    55 Tennessee grants totaling $246,450 · typical grant $250 to $2,000 (tax year 2024)

    4% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it