James R Meadows Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-1545923 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$24.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
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
16% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisk University | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $210,000 |
| American Baptist College | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $100,000 |
| Cumberland Heights | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $100,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Boone, IA | For use in the organization's exempt function | $100,000 |
| Peabody College of Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $100,000 |
| Land Trust for Tennessee | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $75,000 |
| Backfield in Motion | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $50,000 |
| Wpln | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $30,000 |
| YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $30,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | For use in the organization's exempt function | $25,000 |
| Preston Taylor Ministries | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $25,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Charlottesville, VA | For use in the organization's exempt function | $25,000 |
| Equal Chance for Education | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $20,000 |
| Martha O'bryan Center | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $20,000 |
| Nurture the Next | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $20,000 |
| United Way of East Tn Highlands | Elizabethton, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater Nashville | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of US | Washington, DC | For use in the organization's exempt function | $11,000 |
| Abe's Garden | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $10,000 |
| Siloam Family Health Center | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | For use in the organization's exempt function | $10,000 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $10,000 |
| Tennessee Justice Center | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $10,000 |
| Webb School | Bell Buckle, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $10,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $6,000 |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $5,350 |
| A Step Ahead | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $5,000 |
| Cumberland University | Lebanon, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $5,000 |
| Downtown Presbyterian Church | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $5,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research & Conservation | Washington, DC | For use in the organization's exempt function | $5,000 |
| Nashville Food Project | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $5,000 |
| Nashville Humane Assn | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $5,000 |
| Nashville Public Television | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $5,000 |
| Nashville Publiceducation Foundation | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $5,000 |
| National Museum of African American Music | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $5,000 |
| Homework Hotline | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $2,000 |
| Belcourt Theater | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $1,000 |
| Cheekwood | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $1,000 |
| Fisk University Galleries | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $1,000 |
| Frist Museum | Nashville, TN | For use in the organization's exempt function | $1,000 |
| Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | For use in the organization's exempt function | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,129,350 | 43 |
| 2023 | $1,135,250 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349105530
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1545923
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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