The Richard Siegel Foundation
Accepts applications
The Richard Siegel Foundation is a private foundation in Franklin, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $213,830 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$213,830
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $192,883 the year before.
41% 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 | $193,381 | 51 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $192,883 | 52 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $213,830 | 54 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Firstbank 722 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 499-5540 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Contact gina king, see line 2A above |
What The Richard Siegel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 48 | $198,830 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archie's Promise | Richard siegel foundation grant | $10,000 |
| Blackman Middle School | Richard siegel foundation grant | $10,000 |
| Project Transformation Tennessee | Richard siegel foundation grant | $10,000 |
| Riverdale High School | Richard siegel foundation grant | $10,000 |
| Special Kids | Richard siegel foundation grant | $10,000 |
| Blackman Elementary School | Richard siegel foundation grant | $9,988 |
| Lascassas Elementary School | Richard seigel foundation grant | $9,450 |
| Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System | Richard siegel foundation grant | $8,580 |
| Lavergne High School | Richard siegel foundation grant | $7,500 |
| Rutherford County Schools | Richard siegel foundation grant | $7,146 |
| Rockvale Elementary School | Scholarship | $5,548 |
| Endure Athlethics | Richard siegel foundation grant | $5,210 |
| Rutherford County Board of Education | Richard siegel foundation grant | $5,000 |
| Simon Springs Community School | Richard siegel foundation grant | $5,000 |
| Walter Hill Elementary School | Richard siegel foundation grant | $4,980 |
| Center for the Arts | Richard siegel foundation grant | $3,446 |
| The Journey Home | Richard siegel foundation grant | $3,400 |
| Ave Maria University for Natalia Abrams | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Belmont University for Emma Jo Shamburger | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Columbia University for Allyssa Bromley | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Duke University for Maria Hernandez | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Lee University for Tate Vinson | Richard siegel foundation grant | $2,500 |
| Lee University for Lidia Metri | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Middle TN State University for Addison Urban | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Middle TN State University for Aleyah Smith | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Middle TN State University for Allyssa Bonanno | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Middle TN State University for Brock Plummer | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Middle TN State University for Erik Pitts | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Middle TN State University for Jorgan Petit | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Middle TN State University for Kaylin Adams | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Middle TN State University for Mohammed Alsaidi | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Middle TN State University for Rebekah Dye | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Middle TN State University for Jaiden Robinson | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Read to Succeed | Richard siegel foundation grant | $2,500 |
| Spelman College for Kyra Wagner | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Tennessee Technological University for Caiden Binder | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Tennessee Technological University for Charles Shamburger | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Tennessee Technological University for Stephen Marston | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Trevecca Nazarene University for Danica Witsman | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Union University for Reagan Frank | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Kinnett
- Cheryl Letson
- Erin Tucker
- Fred Halfpap
- Keith Barrett
- Sears Hallett
- Jeff Ward
- Steven Wade Gass
- Casey Carlbom
- Brain Thomas Graves
- Abbye Kent
Questions people ask
Does The Richard Siegel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Contact gina king, see line 2A above.
How much does The Richard Siegel Foundation give?
$213,830 in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Richard Siegel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Kinnett (Employee Liason), Cheryl Letson (Member), Erin Tucker (Member) and Fred Halfpap (Employee Liason) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Richard Siegel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.