Ben Chandler Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Ben Chandler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$5,757
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $4,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $145,000 | 4 | $15,778 |
| 2024 | $4,000 | 1 | $10,515 |
| 2025 | $4,000 | 1 | $5,757 |
How to apply
| Contact | Margaret Jo Cooper 5525 Trousdale Drive, Nashville, TN 37027 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 296-5350 |
What Ben Chandler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | Scholarship Assistance | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Jo Cooper
- Ann Chandler
- Lance Chandler
- Mary Cooper Kerstiens
Questions people ask
Does Ben Chandler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ben Chandler Family Foundation give?
$4,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Ben Chandler Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret Jo Cooper (President), Ann Chandler (Secretary), Lance Chandler (director) and Mary Cooper Kerstiens (Director).
What does Ben Chandler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.