The Fugitive Foundation
Historical FunderNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-6245453 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$282K
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$5.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE FUGITIVE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 LEAKE AVENUE UNIT 1, NASHVILLE TN 37205 |
| Phone | 6152695429 |
| Form and materials | LETTER EXPLAINING CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND NEED. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
26% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Presbyterian Church | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $30,000 |
| YMCA | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $28,500 |
| The Contributor | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $27,000 |
| Siloam Family Health Center | Nashville, TN | Capital campaign & operating support | $20,650 |
| Belmont University - Thomas F Frist Jr College of Medicine | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $12,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $11,000 |
| American Red Cross | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Belcourt Theatre | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| South Union Shaker Village | Auburn, KY | Operating support | $9,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | New York, NY | Operating support | $8,500 |
| Manna Mission Inc | Flower Mound, TX | Operating support | $7,500 |
| Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $7,000 |
| Tennesseans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $7,000 |
| Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Land Trust of Tennessee | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Raphah Institute | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $5,000 |
| St Bernard Academy | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Harpeth Hall School | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $4,500 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship | Madison, WI | Operating support | $4,000 |
| Blue Monarch | Monteagle, TN | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Nashville Public Radio | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $2,650 |
| Garden Club of Nashville Community Fund | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Gibbs Art Museum | Charleston, SC | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Alive Hospice | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Campus Crusade | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Christian Community Health Fellowship | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Opportunity in Overalls | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Regent College Foundation | Seattle, WA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| The Nashville Fellows Program | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $2,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | Operating support | $1,150 |
| Tedx Nashville Inc | Franklin, TN | Operating support | $1,150 |
| Abwe Foundation | Harrisburg, PA | Operating support | $1,000 |
| American Baptist College | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Barnabus International | Elkhorn, WI | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Belle Meade Plantation | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Choosing Justice Initiative | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Frist Museum for Visual Arts | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Grundy County Historical Society | Tracy City, TN | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation | Charleston, SC | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Leadership Nashville Foundation | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Mccallie School | Chattanooga, TN | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Nashville Jewish Film Festival | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Nashville Symphony Association | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Preservation Society of Charleston | Charleston, SC | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Queen's University | Kington, CA | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Rooftop Foundation | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Room in the Inn | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $1,000 |
| St Paul Christian Academy | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Historical Society | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Tess Majors Foundation | Cave Creek, AZ | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Trinity Forum | Washington, DC | Operating support | $1,000 |
| University of Virginia School of Architecture Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $281,600 | 57 |
| 2023 | $254,000 | 57 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533149349102493
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-6245453
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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