Burnett Unity Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCookeville, Tennessee · EIN 83-2702005 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$571K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$3,600
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The River Community Church | Cookeville, TN | Promote the salvation message through community gatherings. | $400,000 |
| Buck Lake Outdoors | Cookeville, TN | Provide outdoor activities for disabled veterans and special needs individuals | $50,000 |
| Rising Above Ministries | Cookeville, TN | Assist special needs children. | $25,000 |
| Tennessee Technological University Foundation | Cookeville, TN | Promote cross country athletics | $20,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Promote the salvation message to athletes | $13,000 |
| Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic | Cookeville, TN | Provide women's health services. | $10,000 |
| Cookeville Rescue Mission | Cookeville, TN | Provide temporary shelter for homeless individuals | $10,000 |
| Pioneer Church | Corvallis, OR | Promote the salvation message through community gatherings. | $10,000 |
| Stevens Street Care Ministry | Cookeville, TN | Provide food for low income individuals. | $5,000 |
| Cookeville High School | Cookeville, TN | Promote cross country athletics | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, TN | Provide food for homeless and those in poverty | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse Christian Camp | Smithville, TN | Promote the salvation message through children camps | $3,600 |
| Living Light | Cookeville, TN | Promote the salvation message | $3,500 |
| Heart of the Cumberlands | Cookeville, TN | Grief support for children | $2,500 |
| Moody Radio | Chattanooga, TN | Promote the salvation message through radio | $2,000 |
| Cookeville Regional Medical Center | Cookeville, TN | Hospital foundation | $1,000 |
| Next Step | Cookeville, TN | Christian based transitional living program | $1,000 |
| Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center | Cookeville, TN | Prevention of child abuse | $1,000 |
| The Stephens Centerexchange Club | Livingston, TN | Prevention of child abuse | $1,000 |
| Avery Trace Middle School | Cookeville, TN | Promote cross country athletics | $1,000 |
| Tn Baptist Children | Brentwood, TN | Minister to children and families in crisis | $1,000 |
| King of Kings | Somerset, KY | Promote the salvation message through radio. | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $571,100 | 22 |
| 2024 | $97,300 | 16 |
| 2023 | $42,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349100622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2702005
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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