Funder directory Tennessee THACKSTON FAMILY FOUNDATION

Private foundation · NASHVILLE, TN · EIN 621541568

THACKSTON FAMILY FOUNDATION

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$1,700–$13,000

median $3,500

Giving (latest FY)

$103,500

18 grants · FY2025

Assets

$0

gives in TN, WV

Human services · 62%Arts & culture · 22%Recreation & sports · 16%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: OPEN SUBMISSION

Deadlines: NONE

Restrictions: MUST RELATE TO MIDDLE TENNESSEE, PREFERABLY WILSON COUNTY, WITH EMPHASIS ON RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL THEMES

Contact: EDWARD L THACKSTON · 2010 PRIEST RD, NASHVILLE, TN, 37215 · 6156651325

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
EMPOWER ME CENTER · LEBANON, TN EMPOWER ME DAYCAMP $25,000
LEBANON FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH · LEBANON, TN ELEVATOR REPAIR $20,000
WILSON COUNTY BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE · LEBANON, TN DONATION $10,000
APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY · HARPERS FERRY, WV TRAIL MAINTENANCE $5,000
HEIGHTS NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION · LEBANON, TN SCHOLARSHIP $5,000
JOSEPH'S STOREHOUSE FOOD PANTRY · LEBANON, TN GIFT TO FOOD BANK $5,000
HISTORIC LEBANON · LEBANON, TN HISTORIC PLACE MARKERS $5,000
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK · NASHVILLE, TN 2X CHALLENGE $2,500
GALLATIN CARES · GALLATIN, TN SUPPLY FOOD $2,000
CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY · LEBANON, TN VAN BUREN PRESIDENTIAL PAPERS PROJECT $2,000

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.