Pontikes Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 36-3456975 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$294K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,971 and $80,000.
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
57% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soc-F | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Tomahawk Charitable Solutions Foundation Inc | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $80,000 |
| The Veterans Center | Rogersville, TN | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The Station Foundation | Bozeman, MT | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Strings Music Festival | Steamboat Springs, CO | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Portland Symphony Orchestra | Portland, ME | General purpose | $1,971 |
| Tomahawk Charitable Solutions Foundation Inc | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $1,815 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $293,786 | 7 |
| 2024 | $322,834 | 7 |
| 2023 | $176,135 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600419349100510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3456975
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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