Foundations that fund organizations in Goodlettsville, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Goodlettsville nonprofits
25 private foundations gave $1.1M to Goodlettsville organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 25 that say either way accept applications.
412 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Goodlettsville around $10K. 16 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 25
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 25 that state a policy
- Dollars to Goodlettsville
- $1.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 412
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in TN
- 64%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Goodlettsville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar General Employee Assistance Foundation | Goodletsville, TN | 375 | $630K | $2,000 | Yes | Damage or loss of home; Travel assistance; Extraordinary exp |
| Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist Foundation | Nashville, TN | 5 | $67K | $15K | Preselected only | General support.; Gala - silver sponsor. any benefits declined. |
| Carolyn Smith Foundation | Hendersonville, TN | 2 | $60K | $30K | Yes | Provide relief for human trafficking survivors & combat hum… |
| The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital Trust | Nashville, TN | 2 | $51K | $26K | Yes | To further the exempt purposes of the organization. |
| The Boedecker Foundation | Boulder, CO | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Program Needs |
| Music Matters Fund Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Project support |
| Scarlett Family Foundation | Nashville, TN | 2 | $38K | $19K | Yes | Tuition |
| Joe C Davis Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $33K | $33K | Yes | Merger & operating support |
| The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund Inc | Nashville, TN | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | To provide operating support for youth programs |
| Memorial Foundation Inc | Madison, TN | 2 | $23K | $12K | Preselected only | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity |
| The Massie Family Foundation | Rocklin, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General use and the betterment of the organization. |
| Henry Laird Smith Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Sibbri Foundation C/O Brian T Bristol | Vineyard Haven, MA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Support for the construction of a new sanctuary for a churc… |
| Pat Pannill Mebane Foundation | Isle of Palms, SC | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Church building |
| James P Gills Foundation | Tarpon Springs, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Ministry |
| Repairing the Breach Ministries Inc | Lancing, TN | 3 | $9,100 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Mission support; Church building fund |
| Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives | Nashville, TN | 1 | $7,297 | $7,297 | Yes | Program use & fundraising efforts |
| Jc Garrett III Family Foundation | Hendersonville, TN | 3 | $7,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support community programs; Support athletic programs |
| Hca Healthcare Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Program funding request |
| Brenton & Susan Cook Foundation Brent Cook | Marco Island, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Operations |
| John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation | Toledo, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To support the charitable mission of the organization |
| Randall & Rhonda Toney Charitable Foundation | Goodlettsville, TN | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Louie M & Betty M Phillips Foundatn C/O Equitable Trust Company | Nashville, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | To support charity |
| Ezell Foundation Inc | Nashville, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General |
| Select Equity Group Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Matching gift |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Goodlettsville, Tennessee?
Dollar General Employee Assistance Foundation, Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist Foundation, Carolyn Smith Foundation, The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital Trust, The Boedecker Foundation and 20 others reported grants to Goodlettsville organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Goodlettsville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.