Washington Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-0649477 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$827K
Organizations funded86
Typical grant$5,500
Total assets$16.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $14,500.
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
5% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Symphony Association | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $42,000 |
| The Branch of Nashville | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $37,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Mid Tn | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $34,000 |
| Salvation Army | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $31,000 |
| Faith Family Medical Clinic | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Siloam Health | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $27,500 |
| Men of Valor | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| The Store | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Cumberland Heights | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $22,500 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $22,500 |
| Church of Christ Disaster Relief | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Artists in Christian Testimony International | Brentwood, TN | Unrestricted gift | $19,500 |
| Nashville Repertory Theatre | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $18,250 |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Center | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $18,250 |
| Nashville Ballet | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $18,000 |
| Nashville Opera | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $18,000 |
| Live Beyond | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Martha O'bryan Center | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Room in the Inn | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Agape | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $14,500 |
| Tennessee Children's Home | Spring Hill, TN | Unrestricted gift | $14,500 |
| Alive Hospice | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $13,750 |
| Youth Encouragement Services | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $12,500 |
| Great Cities Missions | Addison, TX | Unrestricted gift | $12,000 |
| YMCA Green Hills | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $11,000 |
| Christian Community Services Inc | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Moosic City Dairy Dash | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Nashville | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Next Door | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $9,500 |
| African Christian Schools | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| Nashville Christian School | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| Both Hands | Brentwood, TN | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Inner City Nashville Ministry | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Healing Hands International | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $7,000 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $6,500 |
| Ezell Harding Christian School | Antioch, TN | Unrestricted gift | $6,500 |
| Lakeshore Estates Inc | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $6,500 |
| Vanderbilt University Law School | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $6,500 |
| Nashville Jazz Workshop | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $6,000 |
| The Bridge Ministry | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $6,000 |
| Renewal House Nashville | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,500 |
| Safe Haven Family Shelters | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,500 |
| Wpln- Nashville Public Radio | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,500 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tn | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| On the Rock Foundation | Gallatin, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Ultimate Escape | West Monroe, LA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Wayne Reed Christian Childcare Cent | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Westminster Home Connection | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Public Television | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $4,500 |
| Goodpasture Christian School | Madison, TN | Unrestricted gift | $4,250 |
| Nashville Children's Theatre | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| Preston Taylor Ministries | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| Wo Smith Community Music School | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| Carpenter's Square | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $3,500 |
| Chamber Music City Inc | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $3,500 |
| Nations Ministry | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted gift | $3,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 86 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $827,000 | 86 |
| 2024 | $800,000 | 87 |
| 2023 | $697,500 | 80 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349103052
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-0649477
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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