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Nashville private foundations

There are 869 private foundations in the greater Nashville metro area, including the cities of Nashville, Franklin, and Murfreesboro. Combined, these Nashville metro private foundations employ 236 people, earn more than $848 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of private foundations in Nashville

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
869
 
$847,676,213
Corporate foundations
 
12
 
$124,160,636
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Sizes of private foundations in Nashville

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
441
$250k to $1M
 
113
$1M to $5M
 
77
$5M to $25M
 
24
$25M to $100M
 
7
$100M+
 
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Directory of private foundations in Nashville

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The Melkus Family Foundation

The Melkus Family Foundation is a private foundation that made $3,630,204 in annual grants last year and currently has $39,354,444 in total assets.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$61.4m
Employees
2
EIN
62-1518285
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Scarlett Family Foundation

The Scarlett Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Nashville, TN. Last year, it made 328 grants. Its trustees are Tara Anne Scarlett, Dorothy F Scarlett, and Joseph H Scarlett JR. Grantees include New Venture Fund.
Revenue
$20.9m
Assets
$249.3m
Employees
1
EIN
20-1980932
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Jackson Foundation

The Jackson Foundation is a non-profit organization conceived with The conviction that educational motivation and learning involvement are The keys to our society's future.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$82.2m
Employees
7
EIN
62-0788376
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Laura G Turner Charitable Foundation

The Laura G Turner Charitable Foundation provides grants to 570 Oliver Street and is supported by Ira Anne Turner. It is a private foundation located in Nashville, TN.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$17.8m
Employees
1
EIN
61-1170828
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Healing Trust

The Healing Trust catalyzes compassionate care in Middle Tennessee, funding nonprofits to advance racial equity and eliminate health disparities through grants and strategic support.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$133.2m
Employees
5
EIN
52-2362225
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Judith E and Joseph C Cook JR Foundation

The The Judith E and Joseph C Cook JR Foundation is a private foundation located in Nashville, TN that made 37 grants last year. Grantees include Martha O'Bryan Center. Trustees are Steven D Singleton, Joseph C Cook JR, Joseph C Cook Iii.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$50.6m
Employees
1
EIN
35-2006656
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Speer Foundation

The Speer Foundation is a private foundation located in Odessa, FL that primarily funds operating support. Last year, the Speer Foundation made 57 grants to grantees including First Baptist Church of Elfers and others.
Revenue
$11.6m
Assets
$141.2m
Employees
5
EIN
81-6922938
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Living Legacy Foundation

Living Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Franklin, TN whose mission is: The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland made 61 grants last year.
Revenue
$17.7m
Assets
$164.8m
Employees
4
EIN
82-3829140
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heart of Rutherford Foundation

The Bobby and Nancy Spivey Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Brentwood, TN. The trustees are Larry Mullins and Barry Royal.
Revenue
$40.9m
Assets
$43.8m
Employees
0
EIN
81-2392827
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund

To honor the legacy of Dan and Margaret Maddox by making positive differences in the lives of young people and promoting the conservation of wildlife habitats.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$45.9m
Employees
2
EIN
23-7017790
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Memorial Foundation

To improve the quality of life for people through support to nonprofit organizations. The Foundation also strives to respond to immediate, critical needs that arise in the community.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$135.1m
Employees
5
EIN
62-1202302
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Joe C Davis Foundation

Joe C Davis Foundation seeks to continue a legacy of giving that will help the Nashville community thrive, help motivated individuals reach their full potential, and uphold the original intentions of Mr. Davis when he created the Foundation.
Revenue
$52.1m
Assets
$151.9m
Employees
2
EIN
62-6125481
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dettwiller Foundation

The Dettwiller Foundation is a private foundation located in Nashville, TN. The Foundation made six grants last year. Grantees include St George's Episcopal Church. The Foundation is supported by George F Dettwiller.
Revenue
$18.8m
Assets
$251.3m
Employees
3
EIN
47-4954786
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation

The Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation is a private foundation located in Nashville, TN. The Foundation supports the Tennessee State Museum Foundation and made 62 grants last year. The Foundation is supported by the Estate of Spencer Hays.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$119.2m
Employees
2
EIN
82-2479722
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Frist Foundation

Dedicated to sustaining and improving the quality of life in Nashville, Tennessee. As one of the larger foundations in Tennessee, it has been a philanthropic leader, serving as initiator, convener and catalyst among donors and nonprofit organizations.
Revenue
$55.7m
Assets
$195.6m
Employees
4
EIN
62-1134070
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carolyn Smith Foundation

The Carolyn Smith Foundation primarily funds medical research and offers food to poor families. In addition, the foundation provides mentoring programs and trains service dogs for veterans. Last year, the foundation made 64 grants.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
0
EIN
81-4706113
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dava Health

Dava Health is a private foundation in Nashville, TN whose mission is: Dava Health is a private foundation nonprofit organization located in Nashville, TN.
Revenue
$75.2m
Assets
$58.9m
Employees
164
EIN
87-4039697
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Mike and Teresa Nacarato Foundation

The Mike and Teresa Nacarato Foundation is a private foundation based in Franklin, TN, supported by Nacarato Trucks Inc.
Revenue
$48.3m
Assets
$48.1m
Employees
0
EIN
99-6096073
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dugas Family Foundation TX

Dugas Family Foundation TX is a private foundation that makes grants to support Cover 6 Outdoors and other nonprofits. Last year, it made 10 grants totaling over $1 million.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$16.4m
Employees
1
EIN
83-2575728
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Garden Gate Foundation

The Garden Gate Foundation is a private nonprofit foundation located in Kingston Springs, TN, supported by Lisa Brasher.
Revenue
$17.0m
Assets
$17.0m
Employees
0
EIN
99-0423679
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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