Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 101 grants; the typical grant was $17,000 and the largest $262,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.1 million
- Number of grants101
- Typical grant$17,000
- Largest grant$262,000
- Assets$68.3 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
48% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 88 | $62.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 101 | $68.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Carney PO Box 58389, Nashville, TN 37205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 873-4142 |
| What to submit | Written applications should include: an overview of the organization; goals & needs for the project or program; proposed activities and relationship to project or program; dollar amount requested, with detailed budget; list of board of directors members; copy of IRS determination letter indicating 501(c)(3) status; contact person's name, phone and fax numbers. |
| Deadlines | Proposals may be submitted at any time and are reviewed on a revolving basis. |
| Restrictions | Major grants are usually limited to nashville, tn, the lake region of northwest Iowa, selected areas of Florida, South Dakota, and Colorado. Proposals related to environmental and conservation concerns will be considered on a national basis. To encourage others to participate, challenge grants and matching gift proposals will receive special consideration. Only requests from irc 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable organizaions and institutions are accepted. |
What Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 26 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 48 | $1.8 million |
| Iowa | 8 | $250,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $211,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $160,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $132,400 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $75,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $57,500 |
| California | 2 | $50,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $45,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $42,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | General operating support | $262,000 |
| Belmont University | General operating support | $203,569 |
| Ducks Unlimited | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Pearson Lakes Art Center | General operating support | $125,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | General operating support | $101,748 |
| Operation Stand Down | General operating support | $101,748 |
| Friends of Radnor Lake | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Operation Stand Down | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General operating support | $80,000 |
| Communio | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Cheekwood Botanical Garden & | General operating support | $66,000 |
| Friends of Lakeside Labs | General operating support | $62,500 |
| Beacon Center of Tennessee | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife | General operating support | $50,000 |
| First Liberty Institute | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Reboot Recovery | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of South Central Ky | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Stephens College | General operating support | $35,000 |
| The Sanibel Captiva Conservation Fdn | General operating support | $31,400 |
| Animal Protection of New Mexico | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Program | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Leadership Institute | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Pet Community Center | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Men of Valor | General operating support | $27,000 |
| American Humane | General operating support | $26,000 |
| Saddle Up | General operating support | $26,000 |
| The Nashville Food Project | General operating support | $26,000 |
| American Humane | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Barefoot Republic Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Crossroads Campus | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Iowa Great Lakes Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Jennifer O'Neill Ministries | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Martha O'Bryan Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea Waitt Carlton
- Jennifer Kronebusch
- Jacque J Roberts
- Steven Rasmussen
- Samuel A Waitt
- Donna Dalton
- John N Carney
Questions people ask
Does Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Proposals may be submitted at any time and are reviewed on a revolving basis.
How much does Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 101 grants, with a typical grant of $17,000.
Who runs Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrea Waitt Carlton (President/Director), Jennifer Kronebusch (Secretary/Treasurer/Director), Jacque J Roberts (Assistant Secretary) and Steven Rasmussen (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.