Ebs Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ebs Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $453,275 in 172 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$453,275
- Number of grants172
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$12.5 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $371,625 the year before.
12% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $313,705 | 186 | $9.8 million |
| 2024 | $371,625 | 168 | $11.2 million |
| 2025 | $453,275 | 172 | $12.5 million |
How to apply
Ebs 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 Ebs Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 29 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 80 | $343,400 |
| Virginia | 17 | $23,275 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $14,250 |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $12,250 |
| Georgia | 5 | $11,000 |
| Texas | 8 | $9,000 |
| California | 8 | $8,400 |
| Florida | 6 | $6,100 |
| New York | 3 | $4,000 |
| Colorado | 5 | $3,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Properties Trust | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $100,000 |
| Centerstone | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $30,000 |
| Lighthouse Christian Camp | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of Middle Tennessee | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $20,000 |
| Cheekwood | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $17,500 |
| Woodmont Christian Church | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $13,000 |
| Cumberland Heights | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $12,000 |
| Operation Andrew Group | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $10,300 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $10,000 |
| Covenant School | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $6,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $6,000 |
| McGowan Global | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $5,500 |
| Cannonsloop Memorial Hospital | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $5,250 |
| Ambassadors for Christ International | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $5,000 |
| Harding Academy | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $5,000 |
| Stars Nashville | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $4,500 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $4,300 |
| Judicial Watch | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $4,300 |
| Salvation Army | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $4,000 |
| Home for Homes Inc | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $4,000 |
| Children's Hope Alliance | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $4,000 |
| Mission Development International | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $4,000 |
| Leadership Institute | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $4,000 |
| Students for Life of America | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $4,000 |
| Operation Finally Home | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $3,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $3,000 |
| KIPP - Nashville | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $3,000 |
| Owls Hill Nature Sanctuary | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $3,000 |
| Joni&friends | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,600 |
| Hundred Club of Nashville | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| Horticultural Society of Middle TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| Daystar Counseling Ministries Inc | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| Nashville Zoo | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| Giles County Fire & Rescue Inc | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,500 |
| Nashville Symphony | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,000 |
| City of Belle Meade | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,000 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,000 |
| Fifty Forward | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,000 |
| Family Research Council | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,000 |
| Adopt A Platoon | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Bullard Stadler
- Pinnacle Bank
Questions people ask
Does Ebs Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ebs Foundation give?
$453,275 in tax year 2025, across 172 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ebs Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Bullard Stadler (Trustee) and Pinnacle Bank (Trustee).
What does Ebs Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.