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Private foundation · EIN 88-2961915

The Ayers Foundation Trust

Parsons, TN

The Ayers Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Parsons, TN. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $10.8M in grants and contributions paid across 36 grants, with $12.4M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Decatur Co Board of Education, Community Foundation of Middle Tn and Belmont University.

How to request funding

Contact
Janet Ayers
Phone
7318474962
Address
643 Tennessee Ave, Parsons, Tn, 38363
Form and materials
No specific form is required.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted at any time.
Restrictions
Donations are primarily, but not exclusively limited to organizations located in davidson, decatur, henderson, lawrence, perry, and unicoi counties in the state of tennessee.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Decatur Co Board of EducationDecaturville, TNGeneral/Operating$5,000,000
Community Foundation of Middle TnNashville, TNGeneral/Operating$1,784,000
Belmont UniversityNashville, TNGeneral/Operating$1,500,250
Unicoi County United WayErwin, TNGeneral/Operating$1,020,000
Bill Dance Friends and Family FoundationJackson, TNGeneral/Operating$250,000
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TNGeneral/Operating$250,000
East Tennessee State University FoundationJohnson City, TNGeneral/Operating$200,000
Freed-Hardeman UniversityHenderson, TNGeneral/Operating$200,000
Lipscomb University College of LeadershipNashville, TNGeneral/Operating$106,600
State Collaborative on Reforming EducationNashville, TNGeneral/Operating$100,000
Girl Scouts of Middle TennesseeNashville, TNGeneral/Operating$50,000
St Judes Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral/Operating$50,000
Unicoi and Cocke CountiesErwin, TNGeneral/Operating$37,648
Second Harvest Food BankNashville, TNGeneral/Operating$35,500
First Baptist ChurchParsons, TNGeneral/Operating$32,905
Leadership Tennessee - ThompsonNashville, TNGeneral/Operating$30,000
Foundation for the College System of TennesseeNashville, TNGeneral/Operating$25,000
Jonesborough United Methodist ChurchJonesborough, TNGeneral/Operating$25,000
Lane CollegeJaskson, TNGeneral/Operating$25,000
Tennessee Wildlife Resources FoundationNashville, TNGeneral/Operating$12,500
Men of ValorAntioch, TNGeneral/Operating$10,000
Small Miracles Therapeutic Equestrian CenterKingsport, TNGeneral/Operating$6,000
CenterstoneNashville, TNGeneral/Operating$5,000
Boy Scouts of America West Tennessee Area CouncilJackson, TNGeneral/Operating$5,000
The Sycamore InstituteNashville, TNGeneral/Operating$3,500

The 25 largest of 36 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Ayers Foundation Trust accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: No specific form is required.. Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.. Restrictions: Donations are primarily, but not exclusively limited to organizations located in davidson, decatur, henderson, lawrence, perry, and unicoi counties in the state of tennessee.. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does The Ayers Foundation Trust give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $10,774,103 in grants and contributions paid (36 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Ayers Foundation Trust funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Decatur Co Board of Education (TN), $5M, Community Foundation of Middle Tn (TN), $1.78M, Belmont University (TN), $1.5M, Unicoi County United Way (TN), $1.02M and Bill Dance Friends and Family Foundation (TN), $250K.