Washington Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Washington Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $827,000 in 86 grants; the typical grant was $5,750 and the largest $42,000. 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$827,000
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$5,750
- Largest grant$42,000
- Assets$16.4 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2025 was up from $800,000 the year before.
2% 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 | $697,500 | 80 | $14.4 million |
| 2024 | $800,000 | 87 | $15.4 million |
| 2025 | $827,000 | 86 | $16.4 million |
How to apply
Washington 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.
What Washington Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 81 | $799,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $12,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $9,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Symphony Association | Unrestricted gift | $42,000 |
| The Branch of Nashville | Unrestricted gift | $37,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Mid TN | Unrestricted gift | $34,000 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted gift | $31,000 |
| Faith Family Medical Clinic | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Siloam Health | Unrestricted gift | $27,500 |
| Men of Valor | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| The Store | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Cumberland Heights | Unrestricted gift | $22,500 |
| Lipscomb University | Unrestricted gift | $22,500 |
| Church of Christ Disaster Relief | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Artists in Christian Testimony International | Unrestricted gift | $19,500 |
| Nashville Repertory Theatre | Unrestricted gift | $18,250 |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Center | Unrestricted gift | $18,250 |
| Nashville Ballet | Unrestricted gift | $18,000 |
| Nashville Opera | Unrestricted gift | $18,000 |
| Live Beyond | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Martha O'Bryan Center | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Room in the Inn | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Agape | Unrestricted gift | $14,500 |
| Tennessee Children's Home | Unrestricted gift | $14,500 |
| Alive Hospice | Unrestricted gift | $13,750 |
| Youth Encouragement Services | Unrestricted gift | $12,500 |
| Great Cities Missions | Unrestricted gift | $12,000 |
| YMCA Green Hills | Unrestricted gift | $11,000 |
| Christian Community Services Inc | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Moosic City Dairy Dash | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Nashville | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Next Door | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted gift | $9,500 |
| African Christian Schools | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| Nashville Christian School | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| Both Hands | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Inner City Nashville Ministry | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Healing Hands International | Unrestricted gift | $7,000 |
| Belmont University | Unrestricted gift | $6,500 |
| Ezell Harding Christian School | Unrestricted gift | $6,500 |
| Lakeshore Estates Inc | Unrestricted gift | $6,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Stumb
- Dr Gilbert D Ezell
- James Gooch
- Jeff Hazelip
Questions people ask
Does Washington Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Washington Foundation give?
$827,000 in tax year 2025, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $5,750.
Who runs Washington Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Stumb (Director), Dr Gilbert D Ezell (President), James Gooch (Director) and Jeff Hazelip (Director).
What does Washington Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.