Caritas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Caritas Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $147,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$147,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $105,000 the year before.
46% of its 2025 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 | $141,000 | 14 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $105,000 | 9 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $147,000 | 13 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Caritas 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 Caritas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 9 | $131,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheekwood | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Pencil Foundation | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Nashville | Charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Oak Hill School | Charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | General support for operations | $10,000 |
| The Community Foundation | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| St George's Episcopal Chruch | Charitable purposes | $7,000 |
| St John's School | Charitable purposes | $7,000 |
| DWTX | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Heritage Society | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Nashville Food Project | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Symphony Campaign | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Musicambia Inc | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Clay T Jackson
- Clay T Jackson Jr
- Cathy Jackson
Questions people ask
Does Caritas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Caritas Foundation give?
$147,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Caritas Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Clay T Jackson (Trustee), Clay T Jackson Jr (Trustee) and Cathy Jackson (Trustee).
What does Caritas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.