Coddon Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Coddon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,016 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $45,500. 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$125,016
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$45,500
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $109,582 the year before.
73% 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 | $106,482 | 24 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $109,582 | 28 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $125,016 | 37 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Coddon Family 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 Coddon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 18 | $59,118 |
| New York | 1 | $45,500 |
| Georgia | 5 | $9,800 |
| California | 2 | $4,750 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,258 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $350 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apbd Research Foundation | Medical research-polyglucosan disease-improve diagnosis & treatmentapbd research | $45,500 |
| Congregation Micah | Unrestricted gift - religious offering | $20,618 |
| Oz Arts Nashville | Unrestricted gifts - arts | $12,000 |
| The Temple | Religious offering | $8,950 |
| Alzheimer's Tennessee Inc | Unrestricted gift - medical research & support | $5,000 |
| Hamakom | Unrestricted gift | $4,550 |
| Akiva School | Unrestricted gift - educational | $4,000 |
| Jewish Middle School of Nashville | Unrestricted gift - education | $2,500 |
| Kehilla High School | Unrestricted gift - education | $2,500 |
| Nashville Classical School | Unrestricted gift - education | $2,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Unrestricted gift - community support | $2,000 |
| The Temple Congregation B'nai Jehudah | Unrestricted gift - religious offering | $1,258 |
| Dismas House of Nashville | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| New Beginnings Center | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Oasis Center | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Unrestricted gift - medical research | $1,000 |
| Childfund International | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Harpeth Hills Church of Christ | Unrestricted gift - religious | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Unrestricted gift - social services | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville | Unrestricted gift - community support | $1,000 |
| Nashville Council of Jewish Women | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The ALS Association | Unrestricted gift - medical research | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Congregation Sherith Israel | Unrestricted gift - religious | $500 |
| Temple Emanuel Endowment Fund Co the Gaston Community Foundation | Unrestricted gift - religious | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted gift - housing | $500 |
| Nashville Humane Association | Unrestricted gift - animal welfare | $500 |
| Heather Abbott Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $350 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Unrestricted gift | $250 |
| Beauty Bus Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $200 |
| Jewish Federation of Oxford Mississippi | Unrestricted gift - community support | $200 |
| The Atlanta Botantical Garden | Unrestricted gift | $150 |
| Montana Land Reliance | Unrestricted gift - environmental | $150 |
| Bsbi Synagogue | Unrestricted gift - religious offering | $100 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | Unrestricted gift - religious | $100 |
| Temple Beth Israel | Unrestricted gift - religious | $100 |
| St Josephs Indian School | Unrestricted gift - education | $40 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha J Coddon
- Susan K Coddon
Questions people ask
Does Coddon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Coddon Family Foundation give?
$125,016 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Coddon Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha J Coddon (Trustee) and Susan K Coddon (Trustee).
What does Coddon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and faith communities.