Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation
Invitation OnlyLebanon, Tennessee · EIN 62-1577717 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $85,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
50% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Community support | $85,000 |
| American Baptist College | Nashville, TN | Memorial funds at the request of a foundation board member | $5,000 |
The return also lists 71 grants to individuals ($80,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $170,000 | 73 |
| 2023 | $217,000 | 68 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512059349100701
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1577717
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.