Kharis Foundation
Accepts applications
Kharis Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $883,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $133,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$883,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$133,500
- Assets$19.7 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $375,000 the year before.
48% 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 | $375,000 | 23 | $18.9 million |
| 2024 | $883,000 | 23 | $19.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Melinda Sanders 401 Church Street Suite 2323, Nashville, TN 37219 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 736-5580, melinda@kharisfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Detailed information about the application process is available upon request. |
| Deadlines | January 15 through the last business day of september at 3:00 p.m. For the current calendar year. |
| Restrictions | The foundation awards grants to churches and to nonprofit organizations that provide services to the underprivileged and vulnerable populations. An applicant organization must be exempt from federal taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and not be a private foundation as described in section 509A(a) in order to be eligible. The foundation will not make grants directly to individuals. The foundation will only support projects operating within and for the benefit of the counties that are served in middle Tennessee. An organization's main office does not need to be in middle Tennessee for the organization to be eligible to apply. However, the foundation will only support projects operating within and for the benefit of the counties that are served in middle Tennessee. The full grant making policy statement and guidelines is available upon request. |
What Kharis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 22 | $683,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | To further charitable activities | $133,500 |
| Nourish Food Bank | To further charitable activities | $85,000 |
| Inspiritus | To further charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Renewal House | To further charitable activities | $50,000 |
| The Presbytery of Middle Tennessee | To further charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Park Center | To further charitable activities | $49,000 |
| Crossroad Campus | To further charitable activities | $30,000 |
| Matthew 25 Inc | To further charitable activities | $30,000 |
| Westminster Home Connections | To further charitable activities | $27,000 |
| Endure Athletics Foundation | To further charitable activities | $25,000 |
| Tennessee Innocence Project | To further charitable activities | $25,000 |
| The Mary Parrish Center | To further charitable activities | $25,000 |
| Tuckers House | To further charitable activities | $25,000 |
| Edgehill Neighborhood Partnership | To further charitable activities | $20,000 |
| Nations Ministry Center | To further charitable activities | $20,000 |
| Special Kids | To further charitable activities | $20,000 |
| The Family Center | To further charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Nashville Adult Literacy Council | To further charitable activities | $12,000 |
| Begin Anew | To further charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Justice Industries Inc | To further charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Pathways Kitchen | To further charitable activities | $10,000 |
| St Luke's Community Center | To further charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Learning Matters | To further charitable activities | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Melinda Lawrence Sanders
- Cristi Scott
- George Crawford III
- Kathy Corlew
- Pat Bridges
- Francis Daniel
- John Lagrasse
- Tom Frye
- Anders Hall
- Jimmy Pickel
Questions people ask
Does Kharis Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 15 through the last business day of september at 3:00 p.m. For the current calendar year..
How much does Kharis Foundation give?
$883,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Kharis Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Melinda Lawrence Sanders (President), Cristi Scott (Chair), George Crawford III (Vice Chair) and Kathy Corlew (Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Kharis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and education.