American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust
American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Tennessee and the remainder to recipients in Florida.
American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust gave $287K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Tennessee. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $287,000
- +106.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,882
- +118.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $449,343
- -37.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7400 Cockrill Bend Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209
Phone: (615) 350-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University School of Nashville ($75K). Together the top 10 received $271K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 126 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 9% to recipients in Florida. Listed recipients included organizations in Nashville and Hermitage, Tennessee, and Tallahassee, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $14K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2021) to $467K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $287K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University School of Nashville Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $75,000 |
| Belmont University Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $40,000 |
| Tall Timbers Tallahassee, FL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $25,000 |
| Tennessee Higher Education Initiative Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $25,000 |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Council Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $25,000 |
| Nashville State Community College Foundation Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $24,000 |
| Abe's Garden Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Nashville Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $15,000 |
| Vanderbilt Hillel Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $12,500 |
| Cheekwood Estate & Gardens Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $449,343 | $29,132 | $296,367 | $287,000 | 17 | $289,059 | $18,408 | $27,961 |
| 2024 | $716,578 | $44,306 | $149,984 | $138,800 | 18 | $140,707 | $34,687 | $37,597 |
| 2023 | $822,256 | $-26,145 | $187,633 | $176,450 | 31 | $178,145 | $15,428 | $43,271 |
| 2022 | $1,036,034 | $-33,168 | $477,798 | $467,100 | 34 | $467,670 | $8,423 | $60,375 |
| 2021 | $1,547,000 | $1,633,000 | $89,283 | $89,100 | 26 | $89,283 | — | $7,180 |
| 2020 | $3,283 | $133,000 | $131,750 | $131,750 | 30 | — | — | $334 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant information shows support for organizations in education, higher education, the arts, community services, Jewish life, gardens and historic preservation. These are areas reflected in the recipients’ own descriptions, not a stated mission of the trust. For example, University School of Nashville says it fosters students’ intellectual, artistic and athletic potential, while Nashville State Community College Foundation says it raises funds for scholarships and college programs. Abe’s Garden describes its purpose as promoting brain health, wellness and purposeful living for seniors; the Andrew Jackson Foundation says it preserves Jackson’s home place and creates learning opportunities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 17 grants totaling $287,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $75,000, with a median of $12,500. Other recent filings reported $138,800 in grants across 18 grants in 2024 and $176,450 across 31 grants in 2023.
Among the largest 2025 awards were $75,000 to University School of Nashville, $40,000 to Belmont University, $25,000 each to Tall Timbers, Tennessee Higher Education Initiative and Tennessee Performing Arts Council, and $24,000 to Nashville State Community College Foundation. Other reported awards included $20,000 to Abe’s Garden, $15,000 to Jewish Federation of Nashville, $12,500 to Vanderbilt Hillel, $9,000 to Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, $5,000 to Andrew Jackson Foundation and $2,500 to Cumberland Heights. Akiva School reported receiving $2,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Doochin, Karen Doochin Vingelen and Julie Doochin as trustees.
American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie Doochin
Trustee
Trustee & As Needed → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Doochin Vingelen
Trustee
Trustee & As Needed → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Doochin
Trustee
Trustee & As Needed → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust
How much does American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust give each year?
American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust gave $287K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $139K across 18 grants.
What is American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $16,882, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust that year got $500 on average.
Where does American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust give grants?
American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust gives mostly in Tennessee: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (15 grants).
Who are American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include University School of Nashville ($75,000), Belmont University ($40,000) and Tall Timbers ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust?
American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust reported $449K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $289K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust fund?
The available grant information shows support for organizations in education, higher education, the arts, community services, Jewish life, gardens and historic preservation. These are areas reflected in the recipients’ own descriptions, not a stated mission of the trust. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust's EIN?
American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6046717. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). American Paper & Twine Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/american-paper-and-twine-charitable-trust-morg_810b17f6a3db471790bd4a3a2c30216d
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