Ned R McWherter Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyJackson, Tennessee · EIN 62-1657841 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$291K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $7,500.
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
5% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of West Tennessee | Jackson, TN | For general purposes | $90,000 |
| The Jackson Symphony | Jackson, TN | For general purposes | $35,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Jackson, TN | For general purposes | $25,000 |
| Clinton Foundation | Little Rock, AR | For general purposes | $15,000 |
| Swan Ball 2025 | Nashville, TN | For general purposes | $10,000 |
| Sunset Cemetery | Dresden, TN | For general purposes | $10,000 |
| Aspell Manor | Jackson, TN | For general purposes | $8,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Edmond, OK | For general purposes | $7,500 |
| Rifa | Jackson, TN | For general purposes | $7,500 |
| The Star Center | Jackson, TN | For general purposes | $7,500 |
| Weakley County Library Board | Dresden, TN | For general purposes | $7,000 |
| West TN PBS | Martin, TN | For general purposes | $5,000 |
| Jackson Boys & Girls Club | Jackson, TN | For general purposes | $5,000 |
| Global Citizens Adventure Corps | Dresden, TN | For general purposes | $4,000 |
| The Dream Center | Jackson, TN | For general purposes | $4,000 |
| Ned Ray McWherter Institute | Martin, TN | For general purposes | $4,000 |
| Discovery Park of America | Union City, TN | For general purposes | $3,700 |
| Swan Ball 2025 Patron's Party | Nashville, TN | For general purposes | $3,500 |
| Crime Stoppers | Denmark, TN | For general purposes | $3,000 |
| Lucille McWherter Senior Center | Memphis, TN | For general purposes | $3,000 |
| Weakley County Senior Center (co City of Dresden) | Dresden, TN | For general purposes | $3,000 |
| St John's Community Service | Martin, TN | For general purposes | $3,000 |
| Andrew Jackson Foundation | Hermitage, TN | For general purposes | $2,500 |
| City of Jackson - the Ned | Jackson, TN | For general purposes | $2,500 |
| Tennessee FFA Foundation | Cookeville, TN | For general purposes | $2,500 |
| WestStar - U T Martin | Martin, TN | For general purposes | $2,500 |
| The Jackson Symphony | Jackson, TN | For general purposes | $2,500 |
| Volunteer State Horseman's Foundation | Franklin, TN | For general purposes | $2,500 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | For general purposes | $2,000 |
| City of Dresden | Dresden, TN | For general purposes | $1,500 |
| Lane College | Jackson, TN | For general purposes | $1,500 |
| Miss Volunteer America Pageant | Nashville, TN | For general purposes | $1,500 |
| TN Performing Arts Center TPAC Gala | Nashville, TN | For general purposes | $1,300 |
| Weakley County Library Board | Dresden, TN | For general purposes | $1,211 |
| TN Center of Performance Excellence | Nashville, TN | For general purposes | $1,000 |
| West Tennessee Veterans Coalition | Jackson, TN | For general purposes | $1,000 |
| Room in the Inn | Nashville, TN | For general purposes | $1,000 |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, TN | For general purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $291,211 | 38 |
| 2024 | $279,170 | 38 |
| 2023 | $203,450 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631569349100003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1657841
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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