Private foundation · EIN 84-6538137 · Nashville, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Eberling Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $101K total, median $18K. 100% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$101K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in TN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Greenways for NashvilleNashville, TNProvide funding for green space$23K
Tennessee Voices for VictimsNashville, TNCrime victims to network and heal.$20K
Middle Tennessee State University Fd Scholarship FundMurfreesboro, TNEducational opportunities$20K
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TennesseeNashville, TNProvide food for homeless$18K
Nashville Humane SocietyNashville, TNProvide shelter for animals$18K
Senior Renaissance CenterNashville, TNServing older adults with free progr$2,500
Nashville Historical FoundationNashville, TNHistoric preservation projects.$500

About this foundation

Eberling Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Nashville, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Eberling Charitable 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 Eberling Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $101K across 7 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Eberling Charitable Foundation give?

Tennessee (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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