Grantmaking public charity · EIN 71-0918163
Nashville Wine Auction
Nashville, TN
Nashville Wine Auction is a public charity that makes grants based in Nashville, TN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $1.26M in grants paid across 12 grants, with $2.9M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Gildas Club of Middle TN, Blood Cancer United and American Cancer Society.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Nashville Wine Auction's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Nashville Wine Auction grants restricted funds for specific programs and uses by the recipient organization.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Nashville Wine Auction engages local and world wine communities to produce wine related events which raise money to fight cancer.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gildas Club of Middle TN | Nashville, TN | Research & patient services | $215,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Nashville, TN | Research & patient services | $165,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Nashville, TN | Research & Patient Services | $135,000 |
| Make A Wish Fdn of Middle TN | Brentwood, TN | Research & patient services | $125,000 |
| Heimerdinger Foundation | Nashville, TN | — | $100,000 |
| Monroe Carell Child Hospital | Nashville, TN | — | $100,000 |
| Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Ctr | Nashville, TN | Research & patient services | $100,000 |
| Nashville Gen Hospital Fdn | Nashville, TN | — | $88,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research | Memphis, TN | Research & patient services | $85,000 |
| St Thomas Health Foundation | Nashville, TN | Research & patient services | $78,000 |
| Survivor Fitness Foundation | Nashville, TN | — | $40,000 |
| HopeKids | Nashville, TN | Research and patient services | $25,000 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Nashville Wine Auction accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Nashville Wine Auction's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Nashville Wine Auction give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $1,263,530 in grants paid (12 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Nashville Wine Auction funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Gildas Club of Middle TN (TN), $215K, Blood Cancer United (TN), $165K, American Cancer Society (TN), $135K, Make A Wish Fdn of Middle TN (TN), $125K and Heimerdinger Foundation (TN), $100K.