The Rich Foundation
Accepts applications
The Rich Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $150,000 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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$150,000
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $186,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 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 | $186,000 | 65 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 53 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Gleason C/O Truxton Trust 20 Burton Hills, Blvd Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 515-1708, john.gleason@truxtontrust.com |
| What to submit | |
| Deadlines | May 31st |
What The Rich Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 42 | $138,850 |
| Texas | 2 | $4,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $150 |
| California | 1 | $100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $100 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Gridiron Club | General support | $50,000 |
| Ensworth School | Capital campaign for lower school building | $11,000 |
| Andrew Jackson's Hermitage | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Warner Park | Support preservation of local parks. | $10,000 |
| Cheekwood | To help preserve and maintain cheekwood's gardens and museum | $9,000 |
| Westminster Church | Support for church programs and activities | $8,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | For school programs and capital projects | $4,200 |
| Harpeth Hall School | For school programs and building projects | $3,500 |
| Woodmont Christian Church | For the nashville food project and other church programs | $3,200 |
| Children's Fund | General support | $3,000 |
| Harding Academcy | General support | $3,000 |
| St Ann Catholic Church | General support | $3,000 |
| Abe's Garden | General support | $2,500 |
| Central Lutheran Church | General support | $2,500 |
| WPLN Public Radio | To support local public radio | $2,500 |
| Lower East Side Girls Club | General support | $2,000 |
| Kinkaid School | General support | $1,500 |
| Lovett School | General support | $1,500 |
| Nashville Dolphins | Provide free swim instructions | $1,500 |
| Wmot Public Radio | General support | $1,250 |
| WNXP Public Radio 911 | General support | $1,250 |
| Cumberland Heights | Provide drug & alcohol treatment | $1,100 |
| Cumberland River Compact | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Radnor Lake | General support | $1,000 |
| Hope on the Row | General support | $1,000 |
| Nashville Anti-Human Trafficking Co | General support | $1,000 |
| Nashville Greenways | For maintenance and improvement of nashville's greenways | $1,000 |
| Nashville Humane Association | Support animal rescue programs. | $1,000 |
| Project Redesign | To provide interior redesign for low income families. | $1,000 |
| Vanderbilt University School of Art & Sciences | General support | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | For assistance with research and patients | $500 |
| Frist Center for the Visual Arts | General support | $500 |
| Martha O'Bryan Foundation | To empower youths & adults in poverty to transform their lives | $500 |
| New Dialect | Provide dance classes to the public | $500 |
| Thisbe Noah Scott Foundation | Provide funds for support and research of pediatric neuromuscular disease | $500 |
| Thistle Farms | Support women's programs. | $500 |
| Vanderbilt University Commodore Club | General support | $500 |
| Vanderbilt University Peach Bowl Scholarship Fund | General support | $500 |
| Faith Family Medical Clinic | Provide medical care to unisured working people | $350 |
| Boys Girls Club | To provide activites and a safe place for youths | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- David Tate Rich
- Amy Lucile Rich
- John William Rich
Questions people ask
Does The Rich Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 31st.
How much does The Rich Foundation give?
$150,000 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Rich Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Tate Rich (Trustee), Amy Lucile Rich (Trustee) and John William Rich (Trustee).
What does The Rich Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.