Yow Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Yow Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Clarksville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,153 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,116. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$36,153
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,116
- Assets$10,808
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,314 the year before.
77% 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 | $18,078 | 17 | $21,968 |
| 2024 | $20,314 | 17 | $28,232 |
| 2025 | $36,153 | 22 | $10,808 |
How to apply
| Contact | Yow Foundation Inc 306 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN 37040 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (931) 647-3111, info@yowfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Requests are received by email, phone, or social media. The request should state intended recipient's name and address, intended use of the donation, and the expected benefit. |
| Restrictions | The request must align with the foundation's charitable aims and bylaws, benefit recipients in the Montgomery County area, and bring glory to the name of Jesus. |
What Yow Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 22 | $36,153 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Children Services | Supporting homeless individuals through DCS | $12,116 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Event Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Donation to 501c3 | $2,500 |
| Individual | Housing Assistance | $2,091 |
| CCC Ladies Golf Association | Memorial Contribution | $2,000 |
| Burns | Housing Assistance | $1,600 |
| Department of Childrens Services | Shirts for Adoption Event | $1,336 |
| Individual | Housing Assistance | $1,300 |
| Individual | Donation to 501(c)(3) | $1,000 |
| Customs House Museum | Educational Support | $1,000 |
| CMCSS Education Foundation | Educational Support | $1,000 |
| Middle TN Friends of Scouting | Public Charity Support | $1,000 |
| Clarksville Christian School | Educational Support | $721 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Public Charity | $600 |
| Individual | Public Charity Support | $550 |
| Botella | Housing Assistance | $400 |
| Clarksville Citizens Police Academy | Public Charity Support | $400 |
| Individual | House Fire Victims | $389 |
| Individual | Charity Event rental | $360 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Donation to 501(c)(3) | $307 |
| Individual | Charitable Organization | $250 |
| Individual | Housing Assistance | $233 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Yow
- Erin Yow
- Matthew S Cole
Questions people ask
Does Yow Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Yow Foundation Inc give?
$36,153 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Yow Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric Yow (President), Erin Yow (Secretary) and Matthew S Cole (Vice President).
What does Yow Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, youth programs and education.