The Ann and Monroe Carell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ann and Monroe Carell Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$20.6 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
60% 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 | $1.7 million | 6 | $19.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 7 | $20.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 5 | $20.6 million |
How to apply
The Ann and Monroe Carell 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 5 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | To further charitable activities | $1.0 million |
| Diocese of Nashville - Legacy Campaign | To further charitable activities | $400,000 |
| Nashville Symphony | To further charitable activities | $50,000 |
| SB Initiative Inc | To further charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Swan Ball | To further charitable activities | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn C Brown
- Edith C Johnson
- Julie Carell Stadler
Questions people ask
Does The Ann and Monroe Carell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ann and Monroe Carell Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Ann and Monroe Carell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathryn C Brown (President), Edith C Johnson (Treasurer) and Julie Carell Stadler (Secretary).