Crittenden Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Crittenden Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $270,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $36,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$270,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $270,000 the year before.
24% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $270,000 | 30 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $270,000 | 37 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Crittenden 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 Crittenden Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 25 | $134,000 |
| New York | 6 | $90,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $33,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $5,000 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $4,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Triple Helix Institute for Agriculture | Operating | $36,000 |
| Citizen Journalism Foundation | Operating | $33,000 |
| Customized Veterans Group | Operating | $33,000 |
| Chautauqua Boundless Campaign | Operating | $25,000 |
| Chautauqua Institution | Operating | $25,000 |
| Nashville Ballet | Operating | $25,000 |
| Redemption Road Rescue | Operating | $14,000 |
| Nashville Zoo | Operating | $10,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Children's Hospital | Operating | $10,000 |
| Nashville Symphony Annual Fund | Operating | $6,500 |
| Littleton Symphony Orchestra | Operating | $4,000 |
| Trinity Hope | Operating | $3,200 |
| Crossroads Campus | Operating | $3,000 |
| The Greater Memphis Greenline - GMC | Operating | $3,000 |
| The Humane Society of Memphis | Operating | $3,000 |
| Alcorn County Corinth Humane | Operating | $2,500 |
| Auro Home Women Vets | Operating | $2,500 |
| Black Mountain Home | Operating | $2,500 |
| Nashville Ballet Foundation | Operating | $2,500 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Operating | $2,500 |
| Vanderbilt University School of Nursing | Operating | $2,500 |
| Thistle Farms | Operating | $2,300 |
| Oasis Center | Operating | $2,000 |
| Opera Memphis | Operating | $2,000 |
| Robert H Jackson Center | Operating | $2,000 |
| Cheekwood | Operating | $1,500 |
| Corinth County Humane Society | Operating | $1,500 |
| Adventure Science Center | Operating | $1,000 |
| Belcourt Theater | Operating | $1,000 |
| Chautauqua Lake Association | Operating | $1,000 |
| Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy | Operating | $1,000 |
| Nashville Childrens Theatre | Operating | $1,000 |
| Nashville Humane Association | Operating | $1,000 |
| National Museum of African | Operating | $1,000 |
| Nations Ministry Center Annual | Operating | $1,000 |
| University School of Nashville | Operating | $1,000 |
| Walk Bike Nashville | Operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Bradford Currie
- James N C Currie
- Francis C Currie III
Questions people ask
Does Crittenden Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Crittenden Foundation give?
$270,000 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Crittenden Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Bradford Currie (Trustee), James N C Currie (Trustee) and Francis C Currie III (Trustee).
What does Crittenden Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, animals and education.