The Christ Foundation
Accepts applications
The Christ Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $11,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,000 | 4 | $125,536 |
| 2024 | $11,000 | 6 | $142,599 |
| 2025 | $6,500 | 3 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | John McDowell 110 31st Ave N 294, Nashville, TN 37203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 708-7950 |
| What to submit | Written form exact use of funds |
| Restrictions | Education and humanatarian charities in urban area of tn |
What The Christ Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Feeding needy | $4,000 |
| Entryway | Education | $2,000 |
| Killebrew Ag Foundation | Support needy in MS | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John McDowell Ceo
- Amanda McDowell
- Joe Dick
- Curtis McDowell
Questions people ask
Does The Christ Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Christ Foundation give?
$6,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Christ Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John McDowell Ceo (Trustee), Amanda McDowell (Trustee), Joe Dick (Trustee) and Curtis McDowell (Trustee).
What does The Christ Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and education.