Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc
Economic Club of Nashville Charities is a public charity based in Nashville, Tennessee. Formed in 2018, it provides support to charitable organizations and public service groups, including through grants to local 501(c)(3) organizations serving young people, families, and communities.
Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc gave $380K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $379,655
- +154.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,638
- +27.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,500
- Total assets
- $594,260
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 50795, Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: (615) 499-6485
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Family Center Inc ($150K). Together the top 10 received $360K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 26 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Tennessee. The listed 2025 grantees are in Nashville or Brentwood.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2022) to $380K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Family Center Inc Nashville, TN | Support General Operations | $150,000 |
| Elis House Brentwood, TN | Support General Operations | $37,655 |
| The Next Door Inc Nashville, TN | Support General Operations | $35,000 |
| NV Public Library Fdn-Naza Nashville, TN | Support Naza Program | $30,000 |
| Harvest Hands Community Dev Nashville, TN | Support General Operations | $25,000 |
| Oasis Nashville, TN | Support Itop, Just US & Real Prog. | $24,000 |
| TN Voicesnurture the Next Nashville, TN | Support General Operations | $17,000 |
| Martha Obryan Center Nashville, TN | Support General Operations | $16,200 |
| Legacy Mission Village Brentwood, TN | Support General Operations | $15,000 |
| Raphah Institute Nashville, TN | Support General Operations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $594,260 | $350,278 | $390,577 | $379,655 | 12 | $4,446 |
| 2024 | $624,310 | $360,162 | $172,726 | $149,000 | 6 | $4,107 |
| 2023 | $426,460 | $235,662 | $191,040 | $180,000 | 6 | $3,027 |
| 2022 | $373,024 | $335,664 | $147,987 | $120,000 | 2 | $2,291 |
| 2021 | $199,572 | $109,904 | $111,909 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to support charitable organizations and public service groups, help build resilient families through shared cultural experiences, and contribute meaningfully to a community where all people thrive.
Its 2024 filing describes grants to local 501(c)(3) organizations that support young people, families, and communities, as well as support for public service groups. The missions of several 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supported: The Family Center described its work as breaking multigenerational cycles of childhood trauma; Eli’s House said it equips women and children to thrive after traumatic incidents; and The Next Door described services for women and families affected by addiction, mental illness, trauma, or incarceration. Other recipients included organizations whose stated missions address refugee-family integration, early education and basic supports, and mentoring and after-school programming for youth.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the charity reported 12 grants totaling $379,655. Grant amounts ranged from $9,800 to $150,000, with a median grant of $20,500. The largest awards were $150,000 to The Family Center Inc., $37,655 to Elis House, $35,000 to The Next Door Inc., $30,000 to NV Public Library Fdn-Naza for its NAZA program, and $25,000 to Harvest Hands Community Dev. Most listed grants supported general operations; other stated purposes included support for the NAZA program and for Oasis’s ITOP, Just Us & Real programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Giles Ward as President; Celeste Patterson as Past President; Jacob Hodges as Treasurer; Avery Stanley as Executive Director/Secretary; John Moore as Econ Club President; and Elizabeth Foss, Neal Clayton, and Beth Adams as directors.
Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc is led by Giles Ward, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Giles Ward
President
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Avery Stanley
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Moore
Econ Club President
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Foss
Director
Past President → A & G Director, 2022
A & G Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Adams
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neal Clayton
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Hodges
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Celeste Patterson
Past President
Vice President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Jason Callen (2021–2024) — Past-President
- Former: Chris Simonsen (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Thomas Harwell (2021–2023) — Light A Spark
- Former: Mary Brette Wylly (2022–2023) — Executive Director & Secretary
- Former: John Nail (2023) — A & G Director
- Former: Baird Dixon (2021–2022) — Past President
- Former: Nancy G. Britt (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Shawn Henry (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Cayla O'Leary (2021) — Executive Director & Secretary
- Former: Joe Levi (2021) — Director
- Former: Les Coble (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc
How much does Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc give each year?
Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc gave $380K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $149K across 6 grants.
What is Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,500, and its average grant was $31,638, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc give grants?
Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (10 grants) and Brentwood, TN (2 grants).
Does Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Family Center Inc ($150,000), Elis House ($37,655) and The Next Door Inc ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc?
Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc reported $594K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $350K.
What does Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is to support charitable organizations and public service groups, help build resilient families through shared cultural experiences, and contribute meaningfully to a community where all people thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc?
Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc's EIN?
Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7080651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Economic Club of Nashville Charities Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/economic-club-of-nashville-charities-inc-morg_57f1dec1b6df4895957d002cf8fcc323
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