Private foundation · EIN 85-6131403 · Nashville, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The John L and Margaret Clendenin in Family 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: 23 grants paid, $440K total, median $15K. 9% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$440K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in TN
9%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Straz Center for Performing ArtsTampa, FLGeneral operating purposes$85K
Bluffton Self HelpBluffton, SCGeneral operating purposes$50K
Childrens Health Care of AtlantaAtlanta, GAGeneral operating purposes$40K
Lambscroft MinistriesNashville, TNGeneral operating purposes$30K
Lowry Park ZooTampa, FLGeneral operating purposes$25K
Bluffton Jasper Volunteers in MedicineBluffton, SCGeneral operating purposes$20K
Briarwood Christian SchoolBirmingham, ALGeneral operating purposes$20K
Gainesville FIRST United Methodist ChurchGainesville, GAGeneral operating purposes$20K
Mars Hill Community ChurchPowder Springs, GAGeneral operating purposes$20K
Pope John Paul II High SchoolHendersonville, TNGeneral operating purposes$20K
This Stuff MattersPowder Springs, GAGeneral operating purposes$20K
Drug Awareness IncGainesville, GAGeneral operating purposes$15K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral operating purposes$15K
Family Promise of Hall County IncOakwood, GAGeneral operating purposes$10K
Rotary FoundationChicago, ILGeneral operating purposes$10K
Wounded Warrior ProjectTopeka, KSGeneral operating purposes$10K
Boys and Girls Club of BlufftonBluffton, SCGeneral operating purposes$5,000
Hopeful HorizonsBeaufort, SCGeneral operating purposes$5,000
Soar Special Recreation of LowHilton Head Island, SCGeneral operating purposes$5,000
United Way of the Low CountyBeaufort, SCGeneral operating purposes$5,000
American Red CrossBoone, IAGeneral operating purposes$5,000
United Network for Organ SharingRichmond, VAGeneral operating purposes$3,500
United Cerebral Palsy of GeorgiaAtlanta, GAGeneral operating purposes$1,500

By state: Georgia 7 · Florida 2 · South Carolina 6 · Tennessee 2 · Alabama 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

The John L and Margaret Clendenin in Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Nashville, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 The John L and Margaret Clendenin in Family 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 The John L and Margaret Clendenin in Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $440K across 23 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does The John L and Margaret Clendenin in Family Foundation give?

Georgia (7 grants), Florida (2 grants), South Carolina (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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