The Sixteen Foundation
Invitation OnlyMurfreesboro, Tennessee · EIN 26-6772276 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$551K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$15.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Christian School | Murfreesboro, TN | Unrestricted gift | $385,660 |
| Camp Shiloh | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Renew | Franklin, TN | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Murfreesboro Symphony | Murfreesboro, TN | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Standing Stone State Park | Hillham, TN | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Murfreesboro Inner-City Ministry | Murfreesboro, TN | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Journey Home Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro, TN | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Ascension St Thomas Rutherford Foundation | Murfreesboro, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Barnabas Vision | Murfreesboro, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Eugene Church of Christ | Eugene, OR | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford | Murfreesboro, TN | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| North Boulevard Church of Christ | Murfreesboro, TN | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Green House Ministries | Murfreesboro, TN | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Rutherford County Library | Murfreesboro, TN | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Murfreesboro Discovery Center | Murfreesboro, TN | Unrestricted gift | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $550,710 | 15 |
| 2024 | $601,160 | 14 |
| 2023 | $678,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349100142
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6772276
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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