Wca Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wca Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $107,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$107,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $59,000 the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $128,251 | 20 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $59,000 | 18 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $107,500 | 19 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Wca Charitable 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 Wca Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 7 | $68,500 |
| Alabama | 4 | $17,000 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $5,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | General fund | $50,000 |
| Embrace Church | General fund | $10,000 |
| Brightstone | General fund | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General fund | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | General fund | $5,000 |
| Gilda's Club Kentuckiana | General fund | $5,000 |
| Jimmy Rane Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General fund | $5,000 |
| Baldwin Family Village Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | General fund | $1,000 |
| Operation Smile | General fund | $1,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | General fund | $1,000 |
| Stegall Seminary Scholarship Foundation | Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General fund | $1,000 |
| NAMI | General fund | $500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | General fund | $500 |
| St John Center | General fund | $250 |
| Nazareth Home | General fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne McDaniel
Questions people ask
Does Wca Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wca Charitable Foundation give?
$107,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Wca Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Suzanne McDaniel (Trustee).
What does Wca Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.