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Kharis Foundation

Historical Funder

Nashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-0640228 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$733K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$19.7M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $49,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactMELINDA SANDERS
Address401 CHURCH STREET SUITE 2323, NASHVILLE TN 37219
Phone6157365580
EmailMELINDA@KHARISFOUNDATION.ORG
Form and materialsDETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DeadlinesJANUARY 15 THROUGH THE LAST BUSINESS DAY OF SEPTEMBER AT 3:00 P.M. FOR THE CURRENT CALENDAR YEAR.
RestrictionsTHE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO CHURCHES AND TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. AN APPLICANT ORGANIZATION MUST BE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND NOT BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509A(A) IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE. THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT MAKE GRANTS DIRECTLY TO INDIVIDUALS. THE FOUNDATION WILL ONLY SUPPORT PROJECTS OPERATING WITHIN AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COUNTIES THAT ARE SERVED IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE. AN ORGANIZATION'S MAIN OFFICE DOES NOT NEED TO BE IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. HOWEVER, THE FOUNDATION WILL ONLY SUPPORT PROJECTS OPERATING WITHIN AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COUNTIES THAT ARE SERVED IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE. THE FULL GRANT MAKING POLICY STATEMENT AND GUIDELINES IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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.

  • Faith-Based3
  • Human Services3
  • Education2
  • Health1
  • Mental Health1

Where it gives

4% of grants went outside Tennessee.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
The Community Foundation of Middle TennesseeNashville, TNTo further charitable activities$133,500
Nourish Food BankMurfreesboro, TNTo further charitable activities$85,000
InspiritusAtlanta, GATo further charitable activities$50,000
Renewal HouseNashville, TNTo further charitable activities$50,000
The Presbytery of Middle TennesseeNashville, TNTo further charitable activities$50,000
Park CenterNashville, TNTo further charitable activities$49,000
Crossroad CampusNashville, TNTo further charitable activities$30,000
Matthew 25 IncNashville, TNTo further charitable activities$30,000
Westminster Home ConnectionsNashville, TNTo further charitable activities$27,000
Endure Athletics FoundationMurfreesboro, TNTo further charitable activities$25,000
Tennessee Innocence ProjectNashville, TNTo further charitable activities$25,000
The Mary Parrish CenterNashville, TNTo further charitable activities$25,000
Tuckers HouseSpring Hill, TNTo further charitable activities$25,000
Edgehill Neighborhood PartnershipNashville, TNTo further charitable activities$20,000
Nations Ministry CenterNashville, TNTo further charitable activities$20,000
Special KidsMurfreesboro, TNTo further charitable activities$20,000
The Family CenterNashville, TNTo further charitable activities$15,000
Nashville Adult Literacy CouncilNashville, TNTo further charitable activities$12,000
Begin AnewNashville, TNTo further charitable activities$10,000
Justice Industries IncNashville, TNTo further charitable activities$10,000
Pathways KitchenHermitage, TNTo further charitable activities$10,000
St Luke's Community CenterNashville, TNTo further charitable activities$10,000
Learning MattersNashville, TNTo further charitable activities$1,500

Grants approved for future payment

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
InspiritusAtlanta, GATo further charitable activities$150,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$733,00024
2023$555,00023

Sources

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