The Samuel M Fleming Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 58-2026295 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$715K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$16.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
21% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Porter's School | Farmington, CT | Charitable | $85,000 |
| Kipp Academy | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Teacher for America | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $48,000 |
| Gilda's Club Nashville | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $48,000 |
| Tpac | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $44,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Franklin, TN | Charitable | $38,000 |
| Nashville Opera | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $35,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $32,500 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Battle of Franklin Trust | Franklin, TN | Charitable | $13,500 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Nashville Ballet | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Tennessee Golf Foundation | Franklin, TN | Charitable | $12,000 |
| YMCA of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Battle Ground Academy | Franklin, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jordan Thomas Foundation | Brentwood, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Harpeth Hall | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jh Ranch | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Monroe Carell Jr Childrens Hospital | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Telomere Project | Austin, TX | Charitable | $8,000 |
| The Legion Fund | Bowling Green, KY | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Thistle Farms | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $7,500 |
| '26 Club | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cheekwood Botanical Garden | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Washington & Lee University | Lexington, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Frist Center for the Visual Arts Inc | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Backfield in Motion | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Belle Meade Mansion | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Columbia, TN | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Nashville Tree Foundation | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $3,500 |
| The Martha O'bryan Center | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Time to Rise | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Golf Club of Tn Scholarship Fund | Kingston Springs, TN | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Hopekids | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Latc Parent Booster Club | Hopkinsville, KY | Charitable | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $715,000 | 42 |
| 2023 | $614,542 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543009349100109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2026295
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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