The Danner Foundation
Accepts applications
The Danner Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $444,500 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$444,500
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $515,650 the year before.
40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $384,105 | 38 | $11.0 million |
| 2023 | $515,650 | 33 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $444,500 | 30 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Raymond L Danner Jr 1211 16th Avenue S, Nashville, TN 37212 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 242-2000, ckm3@msn.com |
| What to submit | There is no specific form required. An application should include a general description of the requesting organization a statement of how the requesting organization proposes to use the requested grant if it is made and a copy of the requesting organizations IRS determination letter. |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions. |
What The Danner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 28 | $395,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $40,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harpeth Conservancy | $25,000 for General Purposes and $25,000 for Dorie Bolze Fund | $50,000 |
| YMCA Nashville and Middle Tennessee | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Hub Youth Cycling Incorporated | General Purposes | $40,000 |
| Pediatrics Plus Community Connections | General purposes | $40,000 |
| Nashville Urban Debate League | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Middle Tennessee Council BSA | Scoutreach program | $25,000 |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Center | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Harpeth Youth Cycling Inc | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Middle Tennessee | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Williamson County Rescue Squad | $10,000 for general purposes and $10,000 for the House Fund | $20,000 |
| Nashville Symphony Association | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Nashville Zoo Inc | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Studio Tenn Theatre Company | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Family and Childrens Services | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Greenways for Nashville | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Cheekwood | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Southern OffRoad Bicycle Association | General purposes | $9,000 |
| PENCIL Foundation | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| The Ensworth School | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Nashville Ballet | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| New Dialect | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| University School of Nashville | To support high school debate program | $5,000 |
| Conservncy for the Parthenon | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Gordon Jewish Community Center | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Friends of Radnor Lake | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Belcourt Theatre | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Brightstone | General purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond L Danner Jr
- Gail Greil
- Claiborne K McLemore III
Questions people ask
Does The Danner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Danner Foundation give?
$444,500 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Danner Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Raymond L Danner Jr (Director and President), Gail Greil (Director) and Claiborne K McLemore III (Secretary).
What does The Danner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and community development.