Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 86 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Symphony AssociationNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $42K |
| The Branch of NashvilleNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $38K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Mid TnNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $34K |
| Salvation ArmyNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $31K |
| Faith Family Medical ClinicNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $30K |
| Siloam HealthNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $28K |
| Men of ValorNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $25K |
| Nashville Rescue MissionNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $25K |
| The StoreNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $25K |
| Cumberland HeightsNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $23K |
| Lipscomb UniversityNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $23K |
| Church of Christ Disaster ReliefNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $20K |
| Artists in Christian Testimony InternationalBrentwood, TN | Unrestricted gift | $20K |
| Nashville Repertory TheatreNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $18K |
| Tennessee Performing Arts CenterNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $18K |
| Nashville BalletNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $18K |
| Nashville OperaNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $18K |
| Live BeyondNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $15K |
| Martha O'Bryan CenterNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $15K |
| Room in the InnNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $15K |
| AgapeNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $15K |
| Tennessee Children's HomeSpring Hill, TN | Unrestricted gift | $15K |
| Alive HospiceNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $14K |
| Youth Encouragement ServicesNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $13K |
| Great Cities MissionsAddison, TX | Unrestricted gift | $12K |
| YMCA Green HillsNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $11K |
| Christian Community Services IncNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $10K |
| Moosic City Dairy DashNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $10K |
| Rebuilding Together NashvilleNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $10K |
| The Next DoorNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $10K |
| American Red CrossWashington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $9,500 |
| African Christian SchoolsNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| Habitat for HumanityNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| Nashville Christian SchoolNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| Both HandsBrentwood, TN | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Inner City Nashville MinistryNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Healing Hands InternationalNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $7,000 |
| Belmont UniversityNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $6,500 |
| Ezell Harding Christian SchoolAntioch, TN | Unrestricted gift | $6,500 |
| Lakeshore Estates IncNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $6,500 |
| Vanderbilt University Law SchoolNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $6,500 |
| Nashville Jazz WorkshopNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $6,000 |
| The Bridge MinistryNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $6,000 |
| Renewal House NashvilleNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,500 |
| Safe Haven Family SheltersNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,500 |
| Wpln- Nashville Public RadioNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,500 |
| Community Foundation of Middle TnNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| On the Rock FoundationGallatin, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Prison Outreach MinistryNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Ultimate EscapeWest Monroe, LA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Wayne Reed Christian Childcare CentNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Westminster Home ConnectionNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Public TelevisionNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $4,500 |
| Goodpasture Christian SchoolMadison, TN | Unrestricted gift | $4,250 |
| Nashville Children's TheatreNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| Preston Taylor MinistriesNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| Wo Smith Community Music SchoolNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| Carpenter's SquareNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $3,500 |
| Chamber Music City IncNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $3,500 |
| Nations MinistryNashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $3,500 |
By state: Tennessee 81 · Texas 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Louisiana 1 · Michigan 1 · Virginia 1
About this foundation
Washington Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Nashville, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 1975. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Washington Foundation 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 Washington Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $827K across 86 grants, a median of $5,750.
Where does Washington Foundation give?
Tennessee (81 grants), Texas (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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