Christy-Houston Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Christy-Houston Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $49,750 and the largest $1.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.2 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$49,750
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$97.0 million
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.2 million the year before.
93% 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 | $4.2 million | 30 | $91.8 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 24 | $97.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christy-Houston Foundation 1296 Dow St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 898-1140, christyhouston@bellsouth.net |
| Restrictions | Grants must benefit citizens of rutherford or neighboring counties |
What Christy-Houston Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 24 | $4.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Journey Home | Capital project | $1.5 million |
| Ascension St Thomas Hospital | Additions to facilities | $1.0 million |
| Charity Circle of Murfreesboro | 2024 matching funds to assist local non-profits | $332,635 |
| Individual | Purchase bus | $166,900 |
| Rutherfor Co Aeds | Purchase auto emergency defibrillators | $151,144 |
| Greenhouse Ministries | Renovate spring house,revitalize comm support | $136,452 |
| Individual | Operating funds | $124,000 |
| United Way of South Central TN | Homelessness management info system | $110,810 |
| Center for the Arts | Cfta equitable access and experience | $100,000 |
| Community Helpers of Rutherford Co | Prescription program | $90,000 |
| Individual | Mentoring rurtherford county youth | $50,000 |
| Nurture the Next | Opportunity fund ruth co families | $50,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc | Scholarships for rutherfor co residents | $49,500 |
| Individual | Community access to mental health support | $48,350 |
| Inspiritus Inc | Healthy gardens & thrive studio | $45,000 |
| Individual | Support children of dec'd vets - gifts & camp | $38,925 |
| Individual | Mental health svcs rutherfor co & m'boro schools | $36,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for men in rutherford county | $35,000 |
| Individual | Hospital building addition | $25,000 |
| Interfaith Dental Clinic | Connecting outside the walls in ruthford co | $25,000 |
| Individual | Tn mobile food pantry | $15,000 |
| Elders First Adult Day Svcs Mindful | Program services | $14,400 |
| Girl Scouts of Middle TN | Ruth co outreach initiative | $10,000 |
| Ruthefor Co Library System | Database system subscription | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne C Davis
- Benjamin Jamison
- Michael Ussery
- Mark Follis
- William K Halliburton
- Michael Jordan MD
- G Sumner R Bouldin Jr
- H Laws McCullough
- William S Jones
- H Davis Young III
- Palyce W Jones
Questions people ask
Does Christy-Houston Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Christy-Houston Foundation Inc give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $49,750.
Who runs Christy-Houston Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Anne C Davis (President), Benjamin Jamison (Director), Michael Ussery (Chairman) and Mark Follis (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Christy-Houston Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.