Thackston Family Foundation
Historical FunderNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-1541568 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | EDWARD L THACKSTON |
|---|---|
| Address | 2010 PRIEST RD, NASHVILLE TN 37215 |
| Phone | 6156651325 |
| Form and materials | OPEN SUBMISSION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MUST RELATE TO MIDDLE TENNESSEE, PREFERABLY WILSON COUNTY, WITH EMPHASIS ON RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL THEMES |
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
11% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empower Me Center | Lebanon, TN | Empower me daycamp | $25,000 |
| Lebanon First United Methodist Church | Lebanon, TN | Elevator repair | $20,000 |
| Wilson County Black History Committee | Lebanon, TN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Harpers Ferry, WV | Trail maintenance | $5,000 |
| Heights National Alumni Association | Lebanon, TN | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Joseph's Storehouse Food Pantry | Lebanon, TN | Gift to food bank | $5,000 |
| Historic Lebanon | Lebanon, TN | Historic place markers | $5,000 |
| Lebanon First United Methodist Church | Lebanon, TN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Cumberland University | Lebanon, TN | Adams gallery operations | $4,000 |
| Historic Lebanon | Lebanon, TN | Annual support | $3,000 |
| Lebanon First United Methodist Church | Lebanon, TN | Flower fund | $3,000 |
| Lebanon-Wilson County Public Library | Lebanon, TN | Historic memorial books | $3,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, TN | 2X challenge | $2,500 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Harpers Ferry, WV | Donation | $2,000 |
| Gallatin Cares | Gallatin, TN | Supply food | $2,000 |
| Cumberland University | Lebanon, TN | Van buren presidential papers project | $2,000 |
| Gallatin Cares | Gallatin, TN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lebanon First United Methodist Church | Lebanon, TN | Donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $103,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $29,250 | 16 |
| 2023 | $36,945 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631129349101108
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1541568
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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