Sowell Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 88-6639764 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$69K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$1,135
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
4% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Campus | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross (Tiffany Circle) | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Our Little Roses Foreign Mission Society | Miami Shores, FL | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Memphis, TN | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Nashville Banner (Nville Publc Media) | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Nashville Ballet | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Duck River Conservancy | Centerville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Nplf (Literary Gala) | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Tn Justice Center | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Room in the Inn | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Nplf - Carnegie Society | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Impact100 | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $1,135 |
| Daybreak | Maryville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $1,125 |
| Legal Aid Society | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Cheekwood | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Nations Ministry | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Tn Innocence Project | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Interfaith Dental | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| St Georges (General) | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Mcneilly Center for Children | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Leadership Nashville | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Bethlehem Centers | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $500 |
| Vanderbiltchic Awearness | Nashville, TN | To further exempt purpose | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,510 | 24 |
| 2023 | $112,600 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622379349100837
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-6639764
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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