Bredesen Scholarship Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Bredesen Scholarship Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $8,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8,500
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$8,500
- Assets$1.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $5,000 |
| 2025 | $8,500 | 1 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Bredesen Scholarship Foundation Trust 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 Bredesen Scholarship Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $8,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $8,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip Bredesen
Questions people ask
Does Bredesen Scholarship Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bredesen Scholarship Foundation Trust give?
$8,500 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs Bredesen Scholarship Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Philip Bredesen (Trustee).
What does Bredesen Scholarship Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.