Isaacson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Isaacson Foundation is a private foundation in Gallatin, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.6 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.6 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
81% 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 | $0 | 0 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 13 | $12.1 million |
| 2025 | $2.6 million | 31 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
Isaacson 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 Isaacson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 17 | $940,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $570,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $500,000 |
| Alabama | 3 | $250,000 |
| Idaho | 3 | $110,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $100,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $40,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YouVersion Inc | General Support | $500,000 |
| Spark Development Network Inc | General Support | $320,000 |
| Pope John Paul II Prepratory SchooI | General Support | $300,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | General Support | $100,000 |
| GrowLeader Foundation | General Support | $100,000 |
| Kingdom Builders US Inc | General Support | $100,000 |
| Cole Valley Christian Schools Inc | General Support | $75,000 |
| First Baptist Church Hendersonville | General Support | $75,000 |
| Friendship Christian School Inc | General Support | $65,000 |
| Bridge Fellowship | General Support | $50,000 |
| City Leaders Collective | General Support | $50,000 |
| Cumberland Crisis Pregnancy Center | General Support | $50,000 |
| Grace Place Ministry Inc | General Support | $50,000 |
| Nations of Coaches | General Support | $50,000 |
| Northfield Church | General Support | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Storm / Flood Area TX Relief | $50,000 |
| First Responders Children's Foundation | General Support | $40,000 |
| Legacy Nashville | General Support | $40,000 |
| Rolling Hills Community Church Inc | General Support | $40,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | General Support | $40,000 |
| Immanuel Baptist Church | General Support | $35,000 |
| Cross Point Community Church | General Support | $30,000 |
| Gateway Church | General Support | $30,000 |
| Generation Church | General Support | $30,000 |
| Hill City Church Inc | General Support | $25,000 |
| Renovation Church of Tennessee | General Support | $25,000 |
| Restore Ministries Small Groups | General Support | $20,000 |
| Compassion International Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| Lifeline Crisis Pregnancy Center Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| YMCA Of Middle Tennessee | General Support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Allen Isaacson
- Kristine Lynn Isaacson
- Christian Isaacson
- Michael Isaacson
- Allison Lynn Isaacson Beahm
- Alexander Isaacson
- Jason McCormick
Questions people ask
Does Isaacson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Isaacson Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Isaacson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Allen Isaacson (Trustee), Kristine Lynn Isaacson (Trustee), Christian Isaacson (Trustee) and Michael Isaacson (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Isaacson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.