Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation
Accepts applications
Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $359,150 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$359,150
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$14,415
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $326,625 the year before.
42% 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 | $280,000 | 33 | $8,020 |
| 2024 | $326,625 | 39 | $4,735 |
| 2025 | $359,150 | 42 | $14,415 |
How to apply
| Contact | Candice Rorie One Gaylord Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 316-6000 |
| What to submit | Proposals are reviewed on a monthly basis. We generally do not approve requests for multi-year commitments. Organizations are typically notified of the grant decision within 30 days of receipt of the application. The proposal should include the following: * organization name, address, telephone number and name of the contact to which all correspondence should be addressed * purpose and amount of contribution request * description of the organization's objective * organization's tax exemption letter * listing of board of directors * goal of intended use and who will benefit |
| Restrictions | Organizations requesting funds must be tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and aligned with one of our focus areas. Organizations receiving contributions must be in compliance with federal equal employment opportunity laws and all other federal, state, and local laws and regulations. In addition, the following types of organizations are ineligible: individuals, trusts or endowments international/foreign institutes political, lobbying, veteran or labor programs religious, civic, social or fraternal organizations |
What Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 39 | $319,150 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Heights | Grant for support of program mission for treatment of addiction | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Grant supporting kerr county flood relief | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee | Grant for support of program mission for youth | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Middle Tennessee | Grant for support of program mission for youth | $25,000 |
| Pencil Foundation | Grant for support of program mission for education | $15,000 |
| Adventure Science Center | Grant for support of program mission for education and youth enrichment | $10,000 |
| Cheekwood Estate & Gardens | Grant for support of program mission for youth | $10,000 |
| Ferguson Charitable Foundation | Community grant for general support | $10,000 |
| Fisk University | Grant for support of program mission for education | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee | Grant for support of program mission for youth | $10,000 |
| Governor's Early Literacy Foundation | Grant for support of program mission for youth | $10,000 |
| Middle Tennessee Council Boy Scouts of America | Grant for support of program mission for youth | $10,000 |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | Grant for support of program mission for community | $10,000 |
| The College of Music and Performing Art at Belmont | Grant for support of program mission for education | $10,000 |
| Thistle Farms | Community grant for general support | $10,000 |
| Youth Villages Middle Tennessee | Grant for support of program mission for youth | $10,000 |
| Advance Inc | Community grant for general support | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Tennessee | Grant for support of program mission for youth | $5,000 |
| Creativets | Community grant for general support | $5,000 |
| Cumberland Heights | Grant for support of program mission for treatment of addiction | $5,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Grant for support of program mission for conservation education | $5,000 |
| Eli's House | Community grant for general support | $5,000 |
| Frist Art Museum | Grant for support of program mission for arts | $5,000 |
| Matthew 25 Inc | Grant for support of program mission for treatment of addiction | $5,000 |
| Mtsu Foundation - Veteran Enrichment | Grant for support of program mission for community | $5,000 |
| Nashville Children's Alliance | Grant for support of program mission for youth | $5,000 |
| Nashville Police Public Safety Alliance | Grant for support of program mission for community | $5,000 |
| Nashville Public Education Foundation | Grant for support of program mission for education | $5,000 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Grant for support of program mission for education | $5,000 |
| National Museum of African American Music | Grant for support of program mission for education | $5,000 |
| Rooftop Foundation | Community grant for general support | $5,000 |
| The Andrew Jackson Police Youth Camp | Grant for support of program mission for youth | $5,000 |
| The Store | Grant for support of program mission for community | $5,000 |
| Tnachieves | Grant for support of program mission for education | $5,000 |
| YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee | Grant for support of program mission for youth | $5,000 |
| Nashville Parks Foundation | Grant for support of program mission for community | $3,000 |
| Andrew Jackson Foundation | Grant for support of program mission for community | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle TN | Grant for support of program mission for youth | $2,500 |
| Franklin Road Academy | Matching grant for education | $2,500 |
| Rocketown of Middle TN | Grant for support of program mission for youth | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Colin V Reed
- Mark Fioravanti
- Scott J Lynn
- Brian Abrahamson
- Justin Simpson
- Shannon Sullivan
- Caroline Jones
Questions people ask
Does Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation give?
$359,150 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Colin V Reed (Chairman), Mark Fioravanti (President), Scott J Lynn (Secretary) and Brian Abrahamson (Asst. Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.