Enchiridion Foundation
Enchiridion Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2025, it reported grants to 94 charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Tennessee.
Enchiridion Foundation at a glance
In short: Enchiridion Foundation gave $2.2M across 94 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Tennessee. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,164,360
- +31.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 94
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,025
- +31.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $15,158,571
- -7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (6 of 94, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (87% 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 Enchiridion Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5331 Stanford Dr, Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: (615) 742-4200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Enchiridion Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Goodwill Industries of Mid-TN ($615K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
434 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 410 grants of 434 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee. Other recipient-state shares were Virginia 5%, Oklahoma 5%, Maryland 1%, and Georgia 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Enchiridion Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 94 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 88% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $532K (2020) to $2.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 94 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries of Mid-TN Nashville, TN | General Support for Operations | $615,000 |
| Community Foundation Nashville, TN | General Support for Operations | $150,000 |
| Cheekwood Nashville, TN | General Support for Operations | $130,000 |
| Fisk University Nashville, TN | General Support for Operations | $100,000 |
| Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | General Support for Operations | $100,000 |
| OSU Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | General Support for Operations | $100,000 |
| Virginia Episcopal School Lynchburg, VA | General Support for Operations | $100,000 |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Center Nashville, TN | General Support for Operations | $80,000 |
| St George's Episcopal Church Nashville, TN | General Support for Operations | $53,860 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation Nashville, TN | General Support for Operations | $35,000 |
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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 | $15,158,571 | $919,311 | $2,222,648 | $2,164,360 | 94 | $2,167,877 | $527,033 | $3,195,786 |
| 2024 | $16,465,048 | $300,697 | $1,709,313 | $1,649,920 | 94 | $1,653,077 | $448,141 | $2,114,465 |
| 2023 | $17,873,663 | $607,566 | $1,158,595 | $1,096,546 | 88 | $1,105,668 | $548,104 | $1,678,998 |
| 2022 | $18,433,692 | $830,158 | $1,413,013 | $1,149,119 | 84 | $1,151,339 | $764,029 | $1,470,499 |
| 2021 | $19,016,547 | $15,743,453 | $658,056 | $536,080 | 74 | $538,440 | $14,354,507 | $763,975 |
| 2020 | $3,931,150 | $239,952 | $539,726 | $532,250 | 69 | — | $248,232 | $540,708 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Enchiridion Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, The Next Door describes its work as providing evidence-based services for women and families affected by addiction, mental illness, trauma, or incarceration. Nashville Public Library Foundation says it supports library programs that empower the community, foster children’s imaginations, and promote lifelong learning. Lipscomb University describes itself as a Christ-centered community preparing learners for purposeful lives; Fisk University describes its work as grounded in the liberal arts and the advancement of knowledge.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 94 grants totaling $2,164,360. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $615,000, with a median of $5,500. Listed 2025 grants include $615,000 to Goodwill Industries of Mid-TN, $150,000 to Community Foundation, $130,000 to Cheekwood, $100,000 each to Fisk University, Lipscomb University, OSU Foundation, and Virginia Episcopal School, and $80,000 to Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Each of these grants was designated for general support for operations.
In 2024, the foundation gave $200,000 to The Next Door, $130,000 to Nashville Public Library Foundation, $100,000 to Lipscomb University, and $50,000 to Fisk University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frank M Bumstead as director; Jerry B Williams as president; Ernest Williams III as secretary; Kelle B Barfield as treasurer; and Matthew D Bumstead and John D Claybrook as vice presidents.
Enchiridion Foundation is led by Jerry B. Williams, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jerry B. Williams
President
Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frank M. Bumstead
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ernest Williams III
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John D. Claybrook
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kelle B. Barfield
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Matthew D. Bumstead
Vice President
On filings since 2021
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 Enchiridion Foundation
How much does Enchiridion Foundation give each year?
Enchiridion Foundation gave $2.2M across 94 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 94 grants.
What is Enchiridion Foundation's typical grant size?
Enchiridion Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $23,025, across 94 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Enchiridion Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Enchiridion Foundation give grants?
Enchiridion Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (79 grants), Atlanta, GA (3 grants) and Lynchburg, VA (2 grants).
Does Enchiridion Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of Enchiridion Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (93 of 94) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Enchiridion Foundation's largest grantees?
Enchiridion Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Goodwill Industries of Mid-TN ($615,000), Community Foundation ($150,000) and Cheekwood ($130,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Enchiridion Foundation?
Enchiridion Foundation reported $15.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Enchiridion Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, The Next Door describes its work as providing evidence-based services for women and families affected by addiction, mental illness, trauma, or incarceration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Enchiridion Foundation?
The foundation 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 Enchiridion Foundation's EIN?
Enchiridion Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2423308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Enchiridion Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Enchiridion Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/enchiridion-foundation-morg_577d3b19f1734c21a8b6290936a8d0aa
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