Thackston Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Thackston Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $103,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$103,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $29,250 the year before.
36% 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 | $36,945 | 15 | $121,702 |
| 2024 | $29,250 | 16 | $109,885 |
| 2025 | $103,500 | 18 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Edward L Thackston 2010 Priest Rd, Nashville, TN 37215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 665-1325 |
| What to submit | Open submission |
| Restrictions | Must relate to middle Tennessee, preferably wilson county, with emphasis on religious, educational themes |
What Thackston Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 16 | $96,500 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Empower Me Center | Empower me daycamp | $25,000 |
| Lebanon First United Methodist Church | Elevator repair | $20,000 |
| Wilson County Black History Committee | Donation | $10,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Trail maintenance | $5,000 |
| Heights National Alumni Association | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Joseph's Storehouse Food Pantry | Gift to food bank | $5,000 |
| Historic Lebanon | Historic place markers | $5,000 |
| Lebanon First United Methodist Church | Donation | $5,000 |
| Cumberland University | Adams gallery operations | $4,000 |
| Historic Lebanon | Annual support | $3,000 |
| Lebanon First United Methodist Church | Flower fund | $3,000 |
| Lebanon-Wilson County Public Library | Historic memorial books | $3,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | 2x challenge | $2,500 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Donation | $2,000 |
| Gallatin Cares | Supply food | $2,000 |
| Cumberland University | Van buren presidential papers project | $2,000 |
| Gallatin Cares | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lebanon First United Methodist Church | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward Lee Thackston
- Guy Carleton Thackston
- Gemma Kathryn Roberts
Questions people ask
Does Thackston Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Thackston Family Foundation give?
$103,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Thackston Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward Lee Thackston (Director), Guy Carleton Thackston (Director) and Gemma Kathryn Roberts (Director).
What does Thackston Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.