Community foundation · EIN 62-1471789
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc
Nashville, TN
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc is a community foundation based in Nashville, TN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $119M in grants paid across 7,183 grants, with $832M in total assets. Its largest grants went to The Nashville Catalyst Fund, Feeding America and Montgomery Bell Academy.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Recipients of discretionary grants from the community foundation of middle tennessee are asked to submit an interim report, which is due six months following the grant award, and a final report, which is due twelve months following the grant award date. recipients of disaster grants from the community foundation of middle tennessee are asked to submit monthly reports until the funds have been expended. these reports are an accounting of results and achievements to date, as well as an accounting of grant expenditures. in the case of donor-advised funds, we require that the donor acknowledge that the donor recommended grant does not represent the payment of any personal pledge or other financial obligation and that it will result in no benefits or privileges being received by anyone. we also ask the donor to acknowledge that they are aware that the use of donor advised funds to purchase admission to an event or to garner any benefits or privileges, may make them personally liable for penalties assessed by the irs under the pension reform act signed into law 8/17/06. in the grant transmittal letter to the grantee, we advise that in accordance with irs regulations, we are sending the grant based upon advice that they are a 501(c)(3) in good standing and the funds will not be applied toward a pledge or obligation of any person, nor will it secure any benefits for any one individual.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To be a leader, catalyst, and resource for philanthropy for the middle tennessee community.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nashville Catalyst Fund | Nashville, TN | To Support Affordable Housing in Nashville | $19,500,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | To Support Disaster Relief Efforts. | $5,000,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, TN | For Undesignated Support | $4,500,000 |
| Austin Peay State University Foundation | Clarksville, TN | Donation to Apsu Foundation | $2,000,000 |
| Nashville Police Public Safety Alliance | Nashville, TN | Distribution Now That Nppsa Has Its Own 501c3. This Is Bulk of Funds--One More Final Distribution Will Take Place Once a/P and Admin Fee Settle. | $1,640,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN | To Purchase the Edison Histotripsy System | $1,200,000 |
| Vanderbilt University - Development and Alumni Relations Dar | Nashville, TN | To Establish the Papel Family Scholarship at Vanderbilt University Law School. Please Notify Clay Cline and Chris Guthrie Upon Receipt of This Gift. | $1,100,000 |
| Vanderbilt University - Development and Alumni Relations Dar | Nashville, TN | $900,000 to Establish Law School Chair and $150,000 for Program Fund Related to Law School Chair Purpose | $1,050,000 |
| Episcopal School of Nashville | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Martha and John M Rivers Performance Hall Foundation | Charleston, SC | As a Matching Gift to the Rivers Endowment (anonymous Donor) | $1,000,000 |
| Currey Ingram Academy | Brentwood, TN | For Operating Expenses and Boarding Program Fund | $1,000,000 |
| Nashville Symphony Association | Nashville, TN | For General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Martha and John M Rivers Performance Hall Foundation | Charleston, SC | As a Matching Gift to the Rivers Endowment (anonymous Donor) | $1,000,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc (dafgiving360) | San Francisco, CA | To Transfer Funds to Harrods Creek Fund (acct: #7678-2095) at Schwab Charitable. This Grant Represents the Cash Assets to Be Delivered. | $1,000,000 |
| Nashville Symphony Association | Nashville, TN | For General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc (dafgiving360) | San Francisco, CA | To Transfer Funds to Borrowed Earth Fund (acct: #1126-9949) at Schwab Charitable. This Grant Represents the Cash Assets to Be Delivered. | $925,000 |
| City of Dickson Parks and Recreation | Dickson, TN | Donation for New Tennis Courts | $919,164 |
| Tall Timbers Research Inc | — | Representing the Second Installment of the Semi-Annual Budget | $793,734 |
| Nashville Repertory Theatre | Nashville, TN | For General Support of the 2024-2025 Season | $600,000 |
| Tn Conference United Methodist Church | Nashville, TN | To Fully Staff the Disaster Case Management Program in Montgomery County Over Fifteen Months Serving Survivors of the December 9, 2023 Tornadoes | $532,000 |
| Appalachia Service Project | Johnson City, TN | To Provide Support for Hurricane Helene Home Rebuilds in Tennessee | $500,000 |
| Harding Academy | Nashville, TN | Capital and Endowment Support | $500,000 |
| Nashville Symphony Association | Nashville, TN | Additional 2024 Support | $500,000 |
| Usga Foundation | — | To Support the Walker Cup and Curtis Cup Endowment | $500,000 |
| Congregation Micah | Brentwood, TN | Final Bequest From Richard J Eskind to the Congregation Micah Permanent Endowment Fund. | $500,000 |
The 25 largest of 7,183 grants listed on the return. 4,733 grants to individuals ($6.28M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Tennessee$81M · 1,812 grants
- Illinois$5.13M · 11 grants
- California$2.49M · 24 grants
- South Carolina$2.27M · 13 grants
- New York$1.24M · 26 grants
- North Carolina$1.15M · 39 grants
- District of Columbia$995K · 15 grants
- Texas$863K · 29 grants
- Kentucky$628K · 44 grants
- Virginia$415K · 24 grants
- Missouri$408K · 6 grants
- Ohio$356K · 6 grants
Quick answers
Does The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $118,600,723 in grants paid (7,183 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to The Nashville Catalyst Fund (TN), $19.5M, Feeding America (IL), $5M, Montgomery Bell Academy (TN), $4.5M, Austin Peay State University Foundation (TN), $2M and Nashville Police Public Safety Alliance (TN), $1.64M.