The Barbara J Mapp Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrentwood, Tennessee · EIN 26-4817582 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$157K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$7,700
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $15,582.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
15% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Charlottesville, VA | General support | $20,500 |
| Walden's Puddle | Joelton, TN | General support | $20,500 |
| Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary | Brentwood, TN | General support | $16,780 |
| Horse Haven of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | General support | $16,700 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, TN | General support | $15,582 |
| Harpeth Conservancy | Brentwood, TN | General support | $15,500 |
| Agape Animal Rescue | Nashville, TN | General support | $15,000 |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, TN | General support | $13,935 |
| Friends of Radnor Lake | Nashville, TN | General support | $10,500 |
| Saddle Up | Franklin, TN | General support | $7,700 |
| Almost Home Animal Shelter | Quinnesec, MI | General support | $500 |
| Land Trust for Tennessee | Nashville, TN | General support | $500 |
| Nashville Humane Society | Nashville, TN | General support | $500 |
| Peppers Senior Dog Sanctuary | Littleton, CO | General support | $500 |
| Pet Community Center | Nashville, TN | General support | $500 |
| The Crossroads Campus | Nashville, TN | General support | $500 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, TN | General support | $500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Nashville, TN | General support | $500 |
| Tenngreen Land Conservancy | Nashville, TN | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157,197 | 19 |
| 2023 | $185,345 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600339349100405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-4817582
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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