Private foundation · EIN 62-1814759 · Nashville, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sandra Schatten Foundation

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: 38 grants paid, $1.8M total, median $11K. 92% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
38
$1.8M
Median grant
$11K
Stays in TN
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nashville Public Library FoundationNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$732K
Centennial Park ConservancyNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$250K
The Frist Center for the Visual ArtsNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$168K
Nashville BalletNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$138K
CheekwoodNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$78K
Equal Chance for EducationNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$58K
Tennessee Performing Arts CenterNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$52K
Nashville SymphonyNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$40K
Tennessee Freedom Circle Education FundNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$30K
The Community Foundation of Middle TnNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$30K
Nashville Public MediaNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$25K
Nashville Public RadioNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$25K
Oz Arts NashvilleNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$25K
The PorchNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$25K
This Is NoteworthyWater Valley, MSTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$25K
Civic Design CenterNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$20K
Humanities TennesseeNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$18K
Studio TennFranklin, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$15K
The Harpeth ConservancyBrentwood, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$15K
Belcourt TheatreNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$7,500
Gordon Jewish Community Center - Nashville Jewish Film FestivalNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$7,500
Nashville ZooNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$6,181
GoodwillNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$6,150
Nashville DolphinsNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$5,075
Antiques & Garden ShowNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$5,000
Cumberland Heights FoundationNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$5,000
Horticultural Society of Middle TennesseeNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$5,000
Second Harvest Food BankNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$5,000
Shelburne FarmsShelburne, VTTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$5,000
Southern Environmental Law CenterNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$5,000
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$5,000
Swan Ball - CheekwoodNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$3,721
Farnsworth Art MuseumRockland, METo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$2,500
Jewish Family ServicesNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$2,500
The Chestnut GroupNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$2,000
Friends of Warner ParkNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$1,030
Nashville OicNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$1,000
Kidizenship IncNashville, TNTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation$25

By state: Tennessee 35 · Mississippi 1 · Vermont 1 · Maine 1

About this foundation

Sandra Schatten Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Nashville, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Sandra Schatten Foundation 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 Sandra Schatten Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.8M across 38 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Sandra Schatten Foundation give?

Tennessee (35 grants), Mississippi (1 grants), Vermont (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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