Dettwiller Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dettwiller Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.1 million in 152 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$14.1 million
- Number of grants152
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$263 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8.6 million the year before.
71% 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 | $8.6 million | 76 | $255 million |
| 2024 | $14.1 million | 152 | $263 million |
How to apply
Dettwiller 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 Dettwiller Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 147 | $13.9 million |
| Kentucky | 2 | $150,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tpac | General fund | $2.0 million |
| Centerstone | General fund | $1.0 million |
| Cumberland Heights | General fund | $1.0 million |
| Nashville Police & Public Safety Alliance | General fund | $1.0 million |
| Nashville Symphony | General fund | $1.0 million |
| YMCA | General fund | $375,000 |
| Gilda's Club of Middle TN | General fund | $333,333 |
| Shelby Commons | General fund | $333,333 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Middle TN | General fund | $250,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | General fund | $250,000 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | General fund | $250,000 |
| Nashville Symphony | General fund | $250,000 |
| Wo Smith Music School | General fund | $250,000 |
| YWCA | General fund | $250,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General fund | $223,958 |
| Adventure Science Center | General fund | $200,000 |
| Communities in Schools | General fund | $200,000 |
| KIPP Academy - Nashville | General fund | $200,000 |
| Men of Valor | General fund | $200,000 |
| Centennial Park Conservancy | General fund | $150,000 |
| Next Door Recovery (Operating Request) | General fund | $150,000 |
| St George's Episcopal Church | General fund | $150,000 |
| United Way of Middle Tn-Cmc LTRG | General fund | $150,000 |
| St Luke's Community House | General fund | $120,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General fund | $100,000 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | General fund | $100,000 |
| Nashville Food Project | General fund | $100,000 |
| Nashville Health | General fund | $100,000 |
| St Jude | General fund | $100,000 |
| The Next Door Recovery (Capital Request) | General fund | $100,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | General fund | $100,000 |
| New Beginnings Center | General fund | $90,000 |
| Sexual Assault Center | General fund | $80,000 |
| Ancoratn | General fund | $75,000 |
| Hands on Nashville | General fund | $75,000 |
| Lexington Fisher House | General fund | $75,000 |
| Paris Animal Welfare Society (Paws) | General fund | $75,000 |
| Equal Chance for Education | General fund | $62,500 |
| Bewell in School | General fund | $60,000 |
| Nashville Public Radio | General fund | $60,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Curley
- Leslie Wood
- Victoria Victory
Questions people ask
Does Dettwiller Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dettwiller Foundation give?
$14.1 million in tax year 2024, across 152 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Dettwiller Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Curley (Director/President), Leslie Wood (Director/Secretary) and Victoria Victory (Director).
What does Dettwiller Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and community development.