The Robert E & Jenny D Kirkland Foundation
Invitation OnlyUnion City, Tennessee · EIN 13-4228589 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$11.2M
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$301.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
13% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Park of America | Union City, TN | Education | $8,664,085 |
| Charitable - Promethean Foundation | Union City, TN | Provide daycare for at risk children | $2,288,300 |
| Union City Rotary Foundation | Union City, TN | Scholarships and other service proj | $59,000 |
| The Cincinnati Tennis Foundation | Mason, OH | Make tennis accessible & change lives | $48,000 |
| Univ of TN Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Boca Grande Women's Scholarship Club | Boca Grande, FL | Make a difference through community service | $12,000 |
| Cumberland University | Lebanon, TN | Provide quality/affordable education | $10,000 |
| Imagine Worldwide | Mill Valley, CA | Empowering children around the globe to build literacy & numeracy skills | $10,000 |
| Preston Taylor Ministries | Nashville, TN | Christian Youth Ministry | $10,000 |
| Inland Waterways Museum | Paducah, KY | Stimulate curiousity & understanding of our Nations river system | $5,000 |
| Mercy Community Healthcare | Franklin, TN | Medical | $5,000 |
| Middle TN Boy Scouts of AM | Nashville, TN | Educational | $5,000 |
| The National Quilt Museum | Paducah, KY | To promote the growth of Quilting | $5,000 |
| Thistle Farms | Nashville, TN | Healing/hope/freedom-women survivors | $5,000 |
| Who You With Ministries | Nashville, TN | Investing, inspiring & impacting to change lives of athletes & coaches | $5,000 |
| Children of Peru Foundation | New York, NY | Building a better future for poor children in Peru | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Union City, TN | Outreach for disadvantaged youth | $3,000 |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, TN | Entertain & educate audiences through varied engagement with orchestrial music | $3,000 |
| Sherry's Hope | Lebanon, TN | Benefit those affected by Cancer | $3,000 |
| The Bridge House | Lebanon, TN | Homelessness with youth | $3,000 |
| TN Diamonds in the Ruff | Union City, TN | Dog Rescue | $3,000 |
| Wilson Co Civic League | Lebanon, TN | Improve social conditions in county | $3,000 |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | Nashville, TN | Help the Homeless | $2,500 |
| St Luke Community House | Nashville, TN | Food Pantry | $2,500 |
| Casa of Wilson County | Lebanon, TN | Family services | $2,000 |
| Empower Me Daycamp | Lebanon, TN | Transform lives of those with special needs through opportunities for growth | $2,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Union City, TN | Christian Ministry | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity OC | Union City, TN | Homes for Low Income | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Wilson Co | Lebanon, TN | Homes for low income | $2,000 |
| Masquerade Theater | Union City, TN | Quality art through live performance | $2,000 |
| New Leash on Life | Lebanon, TN | Improve welfare of companion animals | $2,000 |
| Phoebe Connections | Lebanon, TN | Help Widows-Christian Ministry | $2,000 |
| Run4Water | Castalian Springs, TN | Solutions-worldwide water crisis | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Union City, TN | Helping under privilaged | $2,000 |
| SCAN of Wilson County | Lebanon, TN | Needs for Senior Citizens | $2,000 |
| United Way of Obion Co | Union City, TN | Community Service | $2,000 |
| Wilson Co FCA | Mt Juliet, TN | To lead coaches and athletes to Jesus Christ | $2,000 |
| Younglife | Jackson, TN | Christian Ministry | $2,000 |
| Cheekwood | Nashville, TN | Botanical Gardens & Art Museum | $1,500 |
| Frist Art Museum | Nashville, TN | Present high quality educ programs | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity-Greater Nashvi | Nashville, TN | Homes for low income | $1,500 |
| Second Harvest Foot Bank | Nashville, TN | Hunger relief programs | $1,500 |
| Compassionate Hands | Lebanon, TN | Housing for Homeless | $1,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, TN | Food Bank | $1,000 |
| The Bridge | Union City, TN | Battered Womens Shelter | $1,000 |
| Trudy's Kids Cafe | Union City, TN | Provide Meals for at risk kids | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,211,385 | 46 |
| 2023 | $10,268,774 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349103478
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4228589
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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