Enchiridion Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Enchiridion Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 94 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $615,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$615,000
- Assets$70.4 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
9% 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 | $1.1 million | 88 | $38.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 94 | $46.8 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 94 | $70.4 million |
How to apply
Enchiridion 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 Enchiridion Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 82 | $1.9 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $115,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $12,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries of Mid-Tn | General support for operations | $615,000 |
| Community Foundation | General support for operations | $150,000 |
| Cheekwood | General support for operations | $130,000 |
| Fisk University | General support for operations | $100,000 |
| Lipscomb University | General support for operations | $100,000 |
| Osu Foundation | General support for operations | $100,000 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | General support for operations | $100,000 |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Center | General support for operations | $80,000 |
| St George's Episcopal Church | General support for operations | $53,860 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | General support for operations | $35,000 |
| Ascension St Thomas Foundation | General support for operations | $31,000 |
| Teach for America | General support for operations | $30,000 |
| Centennial Park Conservancy | General support for operations | $25,000 |
| Cumberland Heights | General support for operations | $25,000 |
| Impact Assets | General support for operations | $25,000 |
| Centerstone Foundation | General support for operations | $20,000 |
| Pencil Foundation | General support for operations | $20,000 |
| YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee | General support for operations | $20,000 |
| Nashville Symphony Association | General support for operations | $17,500 |
| Country Music Foundation | General support for operations | $15,000 |
| Crossroads Campus | General support for operations | $15,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | General support for operations | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee | General support for operations | $12,500 |
| Alive Hospice | General support for operations | $10,000 |
| Beacon Center of Tennessee | General support for operations | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools | General support for operations | $10,000 |
| Episcopal School of Nashville | General support for operations | $10,000 |
| Faith Family Medical Center | General support for operations | $10,000 |
| Fifty Forward | General support for operations | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Dental Clinic | General support for operations | $10,000 |
| KIPP Nashville | General support for operations | $10,000 |
| Martha O'Brian Center | General support for operations | $10,000 |
| Mountain Ways | General support for operations | $10,000 |
| Nashville Public Education Foundation | General support for operations | $10,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | General support for operations | $10,000 |
| Poplar Forest | General support for operations | $10,000 |
| Renewal House | General support for operations | $10,000 |
| Rocketown | General support for operations | $10,000 |
| Rooftop Nashville | General support for operations | $10,000 |
| Room in the Inn | General support for operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank M Bumstead
- Jerry B Williams
- Ernest Williams III
- Kelle B Barfield
- Matthew D Bumstead
- John D Claybrook
Questions people ask
Does Enchiridion Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Enchiridion Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Enchiridion Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frank M Bumstead (Director), Jerry B Williams (President), Ernest Williams III (Secretary) and Kelle B Barfield (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Enchiridion Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and faith communities.