9th Avenue Foundation
Preselected recipients only
9th Avenue Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $387,500 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $80,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$387,500
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$28.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $25.0 million |
| 2024 | $387,500 | 34 | $28.2 million |
How to apply
9th Avenue Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What 9th Avenue Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 24 | $246,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $57,000 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $45,000 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Nashville | General operations | $80,000 |
| Young Life | Various programs | $57,000 |
| Redeemer City to City | Church planting | $30,000 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | Various scholarships | $24,000 |
| Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church | Global missions and general fund | $20,000 |
| Tennessee Kids Belong | General operations | $17,000 |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital | General operations | $15,000 |
| Hope House of Tennessee | General operations | $15,000 |
| Faithfully Restored | General operations | $10,000 |
| Naht Coalition | Nashville operations | $10,000 |
| Safe Families for Children | General operations, knoxville, tn | $10,000 |
| Corner to Corner | General operations | $7,000 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | General operations | $7,000 |
| Search Ministries Inc | General operations | $7,000 |
| Soar Youth Ministries | General operations | $7,000 |
| Ancora TN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Fellows Program | Operations & in honor of bob and connice dyar | $5,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Hope Community Church | General operations | $5,000 |
| Justice & Mercy International Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Preston Taylor Ministries | General operations | $5,000 |
| Restoration House of East Tennessee | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Next Door | General operations | $5,000 |
| Thistle Farms Inc | Nashville npo | $5,000 |
| Wake Forest University | The university fund | $5,000 |
| Liberti Church of the River Wards | Larry walker ministry | $4,000 |
| Friends of Radnor Lake | General operations | $3,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks Inc | Percy & edwim warner parks in nashville | $3,000 |
| Joni & Friends | Knoxville operations & in honor of patrick mcglothin | $3,000 |
| Centerstone of Tennessee Inc | In honor of cynthia arnholt | $2,000 |
| Reformed Theological Seminary | Charlotte, nc operations | $2,000 |
| The Barnabas Center | General operations | $2,000 |
| The University of Tennessee Foundation | The college of law | $2,000 |
| Midtown Community Church | Anderson shore support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth L Avery
- Jennifer Oswalt
- Matthew Avery
Questions people ask
Does 9th Avenue Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does 9th Avenue Foundation give?
$387,500 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs 9th Avenue Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth L Avery (President), Jennifer Oswalt (Secretary/Treasurer) and Matthew Avery (Director).
What does 9th Avenue Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.