Private foundation · EIN 61-1328465 · Nashville, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wca Charitable Foundation Tr

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $108K total, median $1,000. 37% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$108K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in TN
37%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TNGeneral fund$50K
Embrace ChurchAuburn, ALGeneral fund$10K
BrightstoneFranklin, TNGeneral fund$10K
American Cancer SocietyNashville, TNGeneral fund$5,000
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXGeneral fund$5,000
Gilda's Club KentuckianaLouisville, KYGeneral fund$5,000
Jimmy Rane FoundationAbbeville, ALGeneral fund$5,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral fund$5,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$5,000
Baldwin Family Village FoundationFairhope, ALGeneral fund$1,000
Nashville Rescue MissionNashville, TNGeneral fund$1,000
Operation SmileVirginia Beach, VAGeneral fund$1,000
St Judes Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral fund$1,000
Stegall Seminary Scholarship FoundationMontgomery, ALScholarship fund$1,000
The Salvation ArmyNashville, TNGeneral fund$1,000
NAMIArlington, VAGeneral fund$500
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TennesseeNashville, TNGeneral fund$500
St John CenterLouisville, KYGeneral fund$250
Nazareth HomeLouisville, KYGeneral fund$250

By state: Tennessee 7 · Alabama 4 · Kentucky 3 · Texas 1 · New York 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Wca Charitable Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Nashville, Tennessee, administered in care of Alan N Linker, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Wca Charitable Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Wca Charitable Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $108K across 19 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Wca Charitable Foundation Tr give?

Tennessee (7 grants), Alabama (4 grants), Kentucky (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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