James W Carell Charitable Trust

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EIN: 45-1555589

Foundation Overview

Based in Nashville, TN, James W Carell Charitable Trust has awarded 161 grants totaling $1,771,876 to organizations in Tennessee, Louisiana and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $68,050, with a median award of $6,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,771,876
Total Assets
$0
Median Grant (all grants)
$6,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 14%

3 of 21 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Tennessee

88% of all grants are concentrated in Tennessee, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Tennessee, funding concentrates in Nashville (77%), Franklin (8%), Thompson Station (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+408%

Strong 408% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (43%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into James W Carell Charitable Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Cross Road Campus $17,550 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Youth 2023
Montgomery Bell Academy $500 Nashville, TN, US Educational Assitance 2023
Second Harvest Food Bank $25,000 Nashville, TN, US Food Assistance For Needy 2023
Ensworth School $500 Nashville, TN, US Education 2023
100 Club $1,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Families Of Police Officers & Firefighterskilled In The Line Of Duty 2023
Cheekwood $6,000 Nashville, TN, US Education 2023
Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue $2,000 Thompson Station, TN, US Animal Rescue 2023
Nashville Gives Hope $14,500 Franklin, TN, US Help Hatian Orphans 2023
Thistle Farms $8,000 Nashville, TN, US Help Victims Of Abuse 2023
St Michaels School $16,550 Cedar Hill, TN, US Childrens Education 2023
Project Redesign $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To The Needy 2023
Twrf Foundation $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Provide Support For The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency And Wildlfe Conservation. 2023
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundatio $15,000 Norwalk, CT, US Cancer Research 2023
Elephant Sanctuary Of Tn $8,000 Hohenwald, TN, US Captive Elephant Safe Haven 2023
Make A Wish $45,000 Nashville, TN, US Granting Wishes To Children With Critical Illnesses 2023
Friends Of Warner Parks $12,000 Nashville, TN, US Preservation, Protection And Stewardship Of Warner Parks 2023
Book'em $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Ignite Children's Passion For Reading 2023
Fed By Faith $68,050 Joelton, TN, US Access To Healthy Food 2023
Equip 2023 $10,000 Cary, NC, US Equip Local Churches 2023
Harpeth Conservancy $20,000 Brentwood, TN, US Promote Clean Water And Healthy Ecosystems For Tennessee Rivers 2023
Hands On Nashville $20,000 Nashville, TN, US Encourage Volunteerism To Meet Community Needs 2023
Nashville Rescue Mission $25,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Homeless 2022
Cross Road Campus $20,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Youth 2022
Montgomery Bell Academy $4,000 Nashville, TN, US Educational Assitance 2022
St Bernard Academy $10,000 Nashville, TN, US Education Assistance 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank $50,000 Nashville, TN, US Food Assistance For Needy 2022
Ensworth School $500 Nashville, TN, US Education 2022
100 Club $2,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Families Of Police Officers & Firefighterskilled In The Line Of Duty 2022
Cheekwood $6,000 Nashville, TN, US Education 2022
Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue $4,000 Thompson Station, TN, US Animal Rescue 2022
Nashville Gives Hope $14,500 Franklin, TN, US Help Hatian Orphans 2022
Thistle Farms $10,000 Nashville, TN, US Help Victims Of Abuse 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House $35,000 Nashville, TN, US Childrens Medical Needs 2022
Project Redesign $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To The Needy 2022
Twrf Foundation $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Provide Support For The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency And Wildlfe Conservation. 2022
Villalobos Rescue Center $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US Dog Rescue 2022
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundatio $20,000 Norwalk, CT, US Cancer Research 2022
Collaborate And Graduate $10,155 Nashville, TN, US Provide Support For Minority Cadets Candidate To Us Service Academies With Sat And Act Test Preparation And Tutoring. 2022
Elephant Sanctuary Of Tn $10,000 Hohenwald, TN, US Captive Elephant Safe Haven 2022
Make A Wish $22,500 Nashville, TN, US Granting Wishes To Children With Critical Illnesses 2022
Friends Of Warner Parks $12,000 Nashville, TN, US Preservation, Protection And Stewardship Of Warner Parks 2022
Book'em $10,000 Nashville, TN, US Ignite Children's Passion For Reading 2022
Team Rubicon Office Of Development $5,000 El Segundo, CA, US Disaster, Health And Humanitarian Emergencies 2022
Fed By Faith $38,000 Joelton, TN, US Access To Healthy Food 2022
Equip 2022 $20,000 Cary, NC, US Equip Local Churches 2022
Rocketown $3,000 Nashville, TN, US Faithbased Youth Outreach 2022
Portland Pay It Forward $10,000 Portland, TN, US To Provide Access To Quality Nutritious Food For Those In Need. 2022
Nashville Rescue Mission $20,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Homeless 2021
Cross Road Campus $20,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Youth 2021
Montgomery Bell Academy $10,000 Nashville, TN, US Educational Assitance 2021
St Bernard Academy $10,000 Nashville, TN, US Education Assistance 2021
Second Harvest Food Bank $35,000 Nashville, TN, US Food Assistance For Needy 2021
Ensworth School $500 Nashville, TN, US Education 2021
100 Club $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Families Of Police Officers & Firefighterskilled In The Line Of Duty 2021
Cheekwood $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Education 2021
Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue $4,000 Thompson Station, TN, US Animal Rescue 2021
Nashville Gives Hope $20,000 Franklin, TN, US Help Hatian Orphans 2021
Thistle Farms $10,000 Nashville, TN, US Help Victims Of Abuse 2021
St Michaels School $18,500 Cedar Hill, TN, US Childrens Education 2021
Anchor Center For Blind Children $1,000 Denver, CO, US Support For Early Intervention And Education Of Children Who Are Blind And Visually Impaired. 2021
Twrf Foundation $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Provide Support For The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency And Wildlfe Conservation. 2021
Villalobos Rescue Center $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US Dog Rescue 2021
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundatio $20,000 Norwalk, CT, US Cancer Research 2021
Collaborate And Graduate $10,155 Nashville, TN, US Provide Support For Minority Cadets Candidate To Us Service Academies With Sat And Act Test Preparation And Tutoring. 2021
Elephant Sanctuary Of Tn $9,345 Hohenwald, TN, US Captive Elephant Safe Haven 2021
East Nashville Athletics $1,000 Nashville, TN, US Youth Character Building Through Athletics 2021
Friends Of Warner Parks $13,000 Nashville, TN, US Preservation, Protection And Stewardship Of Warner Parks 2021
Book'em $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Ignite Children's Passion For Reading 2021
Team Rubicon Office Of Development $5,000 El Segundo, CA, US Disaster, Health And Humanitarian Emergencies 2021
One Generation Away $20,000 Franklin, TN, US Access To Healthy Good Food 2021
Fed By Faith $30,000 Joelton, TN, US Access To Healthy Food 2021
Project Redesign $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Low Income Housing 2021
St Faustina Parrish $9,000 Fushear, TX, US Church 2021
Community Foundation Of Middle Tenn $20,000 Nashville, TN, US Coordinate Charitable Giving 2021
Equip 2021 $10,000 Cary, NC, US Equip Local Churches 2021
Rocketown $3,000 Nashville, TN, US Faithbased Youth Outreach 2021
Cross Road Campus $20,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Youth 2020
Montgomery Bell Academy $10,000 Nashville, TN, US Educational Assitance 2020
St Bernard Academy $20,000 Nashville, TN, US Education Assistance 2020
Second Harvest Food Bank $45,000 Nashville, TN, US Food Assistance For Needy 2020
Ensworth School $500 Nashville, TN, US Education 2020
100 Club $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Families Of Police Officers & Firefighterskilled In The Line Of Duty 2020
Cheekwood $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Education 2020
Center For Living Learning $15,000 Franklin, TN, US Assistance To Mentally Ill 2020
Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue $4,000 Thompson Station, TN, US Animal Rescue 2020
Nashville Gives Hope $5,000 Franklin, TN, US Help Hatian Orphans 2020
Thistle Farms $9,845 Nashville, TN, US Help Victims Of Abuse 2020
Room In The Inn $22,000 Nashville, TN, US Homeless Assistance 2020
Project Redesign $6,500 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To The Needy 2020
Mcneilly Center For Children $1,000 Nashville, TN, US Childrens Education 2020
Anchor Center For Blind Children $1,000 Denver, CO, US Support For Early Intervention And Education Of Children Who Are Blind And Visually Impaired. 2020
Twrf Foundation $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Provide Support For The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency And Wildlfe Conservation. 2020
Villalobos Rescue Center $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US Dog Rescue 2020
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundatio $20,000 Norwalk, CT, US Cancer Research 2020
Collaborate And Graduate $20,310 Nashville, TN, US Provide Support For Minority Cadets Candidate To Us Service Academies With Sat And Act Test Preparation And Tutoring. 2020
Elephant Sanctuary Of Tn $6,000 Hohenwald, TN, US Captive Elephant Safe Haven 2020
East Nashville Athletics $1,000 Nashville, TN, US Youth Character Building Through Athletics 2020
Make A Wish $20,000 Nashville, TN, US Granting Wishes To Children With Critical Illnesses 2020
Friends Of Warner Parks $10,000 Nashville, TN, US Preservation, Protection And Stewardship Of Warner Parks 2020
Graceworks Ministries $3,000 Franklin, TN, US Neighbor Serving Neighbor 2020
Book'em $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Ignite Children's Passion For Reading 2020
Team Rubicon Office Of Development $5,000 El Segundo, CA, US Disaster, Health And Humanitarian Emergencies 2020
One Generation Away $20,000 Franklin, TN, US Access To Healthy Good Food 2020
Bellevue Umc $15,000 Nashville, TN, US Gathering To Become Disciples 2020
Safe Haven Family Shelter $2,500 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Homeless 2018
Nashville Rescue Mission $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Homeless 2018
Cross Road Campus $20,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Youth 2018
St Bernard Academy $57,000 Nashville, TN, US Education Assistance 2018
Second Harvest Food Bank $10,000 Nashville, TN, US Food Assistance For Needy 2018
Amputee Blade Runners $50,000 Nashville, TN, US Provides Running & Sports Prothesis To Amputees In Order For Them To Lead A More Active Lifestyle 2018
Enswoth School $500 Nashville, TN, US Education 2018
100 Club $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Families Of Police Officers & Firefighterskilled In The Line Of Duty 2018
Cheekwood $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Education 2018
Center For Living Learning $20,000 Franklin, TN, US Assistance To Mentally Ill 2018
Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue $4,000 Thompson Station, TN, US Animal Rescue 2018
St Michaels School $10,000 Cedar Hill, TN, US Childrens Education 2018
Project Redesign $4,500 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To The Needy 2018
Mcneilly Center For Children $1,000 Nashville, TN, US Childrens Education 2018
Anchor Center For Blind Children $1,000 Denver, CO, US Support For Early Intervention And Education Of Children Who Are Blind And Visually Impaired. 2018
St Jude Children Hospital $2,500 Memphis, TN, US Childhood Cancer Research 2018
Twrf Foundation $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Provide Support For The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency And Wildlfe Conservation. 2018
Interfaith Dental Clinc $10,000 Nashville, TN, US Dental Services For The Poor And Homeless. 2018
Villalobos Rescue Center $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US Dog Rescue 2018
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundatio $3,135 Norwalk, CT, US Cancer Research 2018
Tennessee Preforming Arts Center $2,500 Nashville, TN, US Support For The Preforming Arts 2018
Collaborate And Graduate $2,031 Nashville, TN, US Provide Support For Minority Cadets Candidate To Us Service Academies With Sat And Act Test Preparation And Tutoring. 2018
Backfield In Motion $2,500 Nashville, TN, US Education And Literacy 2018
Safe Haven Family Shelter $13,590 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Homeless 2017
Nashville Rescue Mission $14,360 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Homeless 2017
Cross Road Campus $20,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Youth 2017
Montgomery Bell Academy $2,500 Nashville, TN, US Educational Assitance 2017
Adventure Science Center $2,400 Nashville, TN, US Education 2017
St Bernard Academy $38,860 Nashville, TN, US Education Assistance 2017
Second Harvest Food Bank $1,000 Nashville, TN, US Food Assistance For Needy 2017
Amputee Blade Runners $20,000 Nashville, TN, US Provides Running & Sports Prothesis To Amputees In Order For Them To Lead A More Active Lifestyle 2017
Harding Academy $2,500 Nashville, TN, US Education 2017
Enswoth School $500 Nashville, TN, US Education 2017
100 Club $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Families Of Police Officers & Firefighterskilled In The Line Of Duty 2017
Cheekwood $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Education 2017
Center For Living Learning $20,000 Franklin, TN, US Assistance To Mentally Ill 2017
Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue $5,000 Thompson Station, TN, US Animal Rescue 2017
Nashville Gives Hope $2,500 Franklin, TN, US Help Hatian Orphans 2017
Thurgood Marshall Middle School $1,500 Antioch, TN, US Education 2017
Dismas House $1,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Released Prisoners 2017
Brook Hollow Baptist Church $1,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Needy Families 2017
Thistle Farms $1,000 Nashville, TN, US Help Victims Of Abuse 2017
St Michaels School $10,000 Cedar Hill, TN, US Childrens Education 2017
Ronald Mcdonald House $10,000 Nashville, TN, US Childrens Medical Needs 2017
Can-do $5,000 Marina Del Ray, CA, US Disaster Relief 2017
Room In The Inn $13,590 Nashville, TN, US Homeless Assistance 2017
Project Redesign $5,450 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To The Needy 2017
Mcneilly Center For Children $2,000 Nashville, TN, US Childrens Education 2017
Safe Haven Family Shelter $5,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Homeless 2016
Nashville Rescue Mission $2,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Homeless 2016
Cross Road Campus $16,000 Nashville, TN, US Assistance To Youth 2016
Montgomery Bell Academy $2,000 Nashville, TN, US Educational Assitance 2016
Adventure Science Center $2,500 Nashville, TN, US Education 2016
St Bernard Academy $14,500 Nashville, TN, US Education Assistance 2016
Second Harvest Food Bank $6,000 Nashville, TN, US Food Assistance For Needy 2016
Amputee Blade Runners $10,000 Nashville, TN, US Provides Running & Sports Prothesis To Amputees In Order For Them To Lead A More Active Lifestyle 2016
Harding Academy $2,000 Nashville, TN, US Education 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for James W Carell Charitable Trust as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 45-1555589
Website N/A
Address 40 BURTON HILLS BLVD STE 300 Nashville, TN 37215-6292

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee James W Carell Charitable Trust's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Christine Palmer
Trustee Michael Carell
Trustee Eileen Allen

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.