Yarbrough Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFranklin, Tennessee · EIN 20-5980265 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$6.7M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$222.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $324 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
31% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Middle Tn | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $3,589,000 |
| Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, TN | Unrestricted | $2,500,000 |
| American Educational Assistance Foundation | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Community Foundation Ocalamarion County | Ocala, FL | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Transitions Life Center | Ocala, FL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Marion Therapeutic Riding Association | Ocala, FL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Nami | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Canary Impact Labs | New York City, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Christ Presbyterian Church | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Love on Wheels | Franklin, TN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Smyrna Rotary Charitable Foundation | Smyrna, TN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Franklin High School Band Boosters | Franklin, TN | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Living Waters for the World | Spring Hill, TN | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Shepherds of Hope | Fairview, TN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $1,524 |
| Franklin High School Xc Track Booster | Franklin, TN | Unrestricted | $400 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $360 |
| Franklin High School | Franklin, TN | Unrestricted | $350 |
| Nashville Humane Association | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $324 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $324 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $324 |
| Center for Courageous Kids | Scottsville, KY | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Grassland Middle School Parents Club | Franklin, TN | Unrestricted | $200 |
| American Red Cross | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Chainsaws for Jesus | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $100 |
| YMCA of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Williamson County Animal Center | Franklin, TN | Unrestricted | $50 |
| Tn Technological University Foundation | Cookeville, TN | Unrestricted | $20 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,706,926 | 29 |
| 2024 | $6,958,758 | 31 |
| 2023 | $4,382,218 | 81 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349104812
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5980265
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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