Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation
The Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports 101 grants totaling $3,051,965, with major grants usually limited to specified regions and environmental and conservation proposals considered nationally.
Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation gave $3.1M across 101 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Tennessee. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,051,965
- +16.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 101
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,217
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,000
- Total assets
- $68,326,990
- +9.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (20 of 95, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation
- How to Apply
Written applications should include an organizational overview; the goals and needs of the project or program; proposed activities and their relationship to the project or program; the amount requested with a detailed…
Written applications should include an organizational overview; the goals and needs of the project or program; proposed activities and their relationship to the project or program; the amount requested with a detailed budget; the board of directors list; a copy of the IRS determination letter indicating 501(c)(3) status; and the contact person’s name, phone, and fax numbers. Applications are reviewed on a revolving basis. Only requests from IRC 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organizations and institutions are accepted. Challenge grants and matching-gift proposals receive special consideration.
- Review Cycle
- Proposals may be submitted at any time.
- Deadline
- Proposals may be submitted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: John Carney
Mailing address: PO Box 58389, Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: (615) 873-4142
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Belmont University ($466K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
500 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 422 grants of 500 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing says major grants are usually limited to Nashville, Tennessee; the Lake Region of northwest Iowa; selected areas of Florida, South Dakota, and Colorado. Environmental and conservation proposals are considered nationally. In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 8% to Iowa, 7% to Washington, D.C., 5% to Virginia, and 4% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 101 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 95 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.6M (2023) to $3.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 101 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont University Nashville, TN | General Operating Support | $262,000 |
| Belmont University Nashville, TN | General Operating Support | $203,569 |
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Pearson Lakes Art Center Okoboji, IA | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission Nashville, TN | General Operating Support | $101,748 |
| Operation Stand Down South Nashville, TN | General Operating Support | $101,748 |
| Friends of Radnor Lake Nashville, TN | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission Nashville, TN | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Operation Stand Down South Nashville, TN | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,326,990 | $3,742,576 | $3,991,491 | $3,051,965 | 101 | $3,577,508 | $3,490,216 | $3,187,491 |
| 2023 | $62,506,712 | $1,447,587 | $3,530,997 | $2,610,750 | 88 | $3,119,005 | $969,806 | $2,872,253 |
| 2022 | $57,877,052 | $2,189,942 | $3,697,627 | $2,722,700 | 121 | $3,203,240 | $1,887,057 | $2,922,378 |
| 2021 | $59,381,041 | $10,567,590 | $3,763,818 | $3,016,500 | 98 | $3,366,365 | $9,957,593 | $3,125,183 |
| 2020 | $52,560,734 | $2,118,470 | $3,320,654 | $2,708,400 | 92 | — | $1,755,393 | $2,628,054 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.2M for 2024 — 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 statements do not specify a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 filing identifies regional limits for major grants and says environmental and conservation proposals will be considered nationally. Its grants also show support for organizations in areas including higher education, arts, social services, conservation, and public policy.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Belmont University describes itself as a Christ-centered, student-focused Christian community providing a challenging education. Pearson Lakes Art Center says it serves Iowa Great Lakes communities through collections, exhibitions, performances, and educational programs. Friends of Radnor Lake describes its work as supporting and protecting the natural area and educating the public. Nashville Rescue Mission says it provides food, clothing, shelter, and recovery programs to people in Middle Tennessee.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 101 grants totaling $3,051,965. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $262,000, with a median of $17,000. Listed awards included $262,000 and $203,569 to Belmont University; $150,000 to Ducks Unlimited; $125,000 each to Pearson Lakes Art Center and The Heritage Foundation; and $101,748 to Nashville Rescue Mission and Operation Stand Down. The filing lists these awards as general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrea Waitt Carlton as president and director; Jennifer Kronebusch as secretary, treasurer, and director; Jacque J Roberts as assistant secretary; Steven Rasmussen, Samuel A Waitt, and Donna Dalton as directors; and John N Carney as executive director.
Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation is led by John N. Carney, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John N. Carney
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$318K (2023) → $336K (2024)
Andrea Waitt Carlton
President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kronebusch
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Samuel A. Waitt
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Donna Dalton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Jacque J. Roberts
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Steven Rasmussen (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Ended 222
- Former: John N. Carney Start (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jason Gant (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Charles Mosley (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $336K, to John N Carney (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation
How much does Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation give each year?
Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation gave $3.1M across 101 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 88 grants.
What is Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,000, and its average grant was $30,217, across 101 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation give grants?
Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (8%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (30 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), South Nashville, TN (2 grants) and Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Does Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (101 of 101) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Belmont University ($465,569 across 2 grants), Nashville Rescue Mission ($201,748 across 2 grants) and Operation Stand Down ($201,748 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation?
Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation reported $68.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation fund?
The available statements do not specify a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 filing identifies regional limits for major grants and says environmental and conservation proposals will be considered nationally. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation?
Written applications should include an organizational overview; the goals and needs of the project or program; proposed activities and their relationship to the project or program; the amount requested with a detailed… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation's EIN?
Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0910220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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