James W Carell Charitable Trust Co Cumberland Trust Company
Historical FunderNashville, Tennessee · EIN 45-1555589 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHRISTINE PALMER |
|---|---|
| Address | 2815 TYNE BLVD, NASHVILLE TN 37220 |
| Phone | 6156652327 |
| ccpalmer61@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM. |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 31 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton Academy | Nashville, TN | Educational assistance | $75,000 |
| Friends of Walkers Peace Center | Greenville, SC | Promote performing arts | $55,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tenn | Nashville, TN | Coordinate charitable giving | $50,500 |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | Nashville, TN | Assistance to homeless | $25,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, TN | Assistance to homeless | $25,000 |
| Nashville Humane Association | Nashville, TN | Care for homeless animals | $25,000 |
| St Michaels Catholic Church | Cedar Hill, TN | Childrens education | $20,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, TN | Preservation, protection and stewardship of warner parks | $20,000 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research | Cary, NC | Cancer research | $20,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, TN | Educational assitance | $3,000 |
| Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue | Thompson Station, TN | Animal rescue | $2,000 |
| St Cecelia Academy | Nashville, TN | Tuition assistance | $1,500 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, TN | Education | $1,000 |
| 100 Club | Nashville, TN | Assistance to families of police officers & firefighterskilled in the line of duty | $1,000 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($735,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,059,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $333,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $304,650 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349102406
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-1555589
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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