James W Carell Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
James W Carell Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $275,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $333,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $304,650 | 21 | $0 |
| 2024 | $333,000 | 24 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 28 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christine Palmer 2815 Tyne Blvd, Nashville, TN 37220 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 665-2327, ccpalmer61@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Letter form. |
| Deadlines | December 31 |
What James W Carell Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 24 | $963,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $55,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $18,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Access to healthy food | $275,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Food assistance for needy | $170,000 |
| Individual | Help hatian orphans | $75,000 |
| Individual | Granting wishes to children with critical illnesses | $75,000 |
| Templeton Academy | Educational assistance | $75,000 |
| Friends of Walkers Peace Center | Promote performing arts | $55,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tenn | Coordinate charitable giving | $50,500 |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | Assistance to homeless | $25,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Assistance to homeless | $25,000 |
| Individual | Access to healthy good food | $25,000 |
| Nashville Humane Association | Care for homeless animals | $25,000 |
| Dismas House | Assistance to released prisoners | $23,000 |
| Individual | Assistance to youth | $20,000 |
| St Michaels Catholic Church | Childrens education | $20,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Preservation, protection and stewardship of warner parks | $20,000 |
| Harpeth Conservancy | Promote clean water and healthy ecosystems for tennessee rivers | $20,000 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research | Cancer research | $20,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundatio | Cancer research | $18,000 |
| Cheekwood | Education | $16,000 |
| Individual | Help victims of abuse | $5,000 |
| Elephant Sanctuary of TN | Captive elephant safe haven | $5,000 |
| Individual | Food assistance to needy | $5,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Educational assitance | $3,000 |
| Individual | Orphaned children | $3,000 |
| Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue | Animal rescue | $2,000 |
| St Cecelia Academy | Tuition assistance | $1,500 |
| Ensworth School | Education | $1,000 |
| 100 Club | Assistance to families of police officers & firefighterskilled in the line of duty | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine Palmer
- Michael Carell
- Eileen Allen
Questions people ask
Does James W Carell Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 31.
How much does James W Carell Charitable Trust give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs James W Carell Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Christine Palmer (Trustee), Michael Carell (Trustee) and Eileen Allen (Trustee).
What does James W Carell Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, health and human services.