Private foundation · EIN 36-4564191 · Franklin, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Beth and Preston Ingram Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $620K. 100% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$1.2M
Median grant
$620K
Stays in TN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rolling Hills Community ChurchFranklin, TNUnrestricted gift$995K
Vanderbilt HealthNashville, TNUnrestricted$244K

About this foundation

Beth and Preston Ingram Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Franklin, Tennessee, administered in care of H Preston Ingram, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Beth and Preston Ingram Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Beth and Preston Ingram Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 2 grants, a median of $620K.

Where does Beth and Preston Ingram Foundation Inc give?

Tennessee (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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