Ezell Foundation Inc
Ezell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports 40 grants totaling $594,800, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Tennessee.
Ezell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ezell Foundation Inc gave $595K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Tennessee. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $594,800
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,870
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,560,940
- -12.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (6 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (86% 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 Ezell Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to contact Stan Ezell with a written personal request. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Stan Ezell
Mailing address: 946 Tyne Blvd, Nashville, TN 37220
Phone: (615) 351-3004
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ezell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Inner City Ministry ($80K). Together the top 10 received $391K.
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 206 grants of 221 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 11% to Texas, 2% to North Carolina, 1% to Colorado, and less than 1% to Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ezell Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 40 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% 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 $595K (2024) to $656K (2022). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $595K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inner City Ministry Nashville, TN | General | $80,000 |
| Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | General | $67,000 |
| Zambia Missions Abilene, TX | General | $58,000 |
| TN Prison Outreach Ministry Nashville, TN | General | $51,000 |
| Agape Nashville, TN | General | $37,500 |
| Bill Dance Family and Friends Foundation Jackson, TN | General | $25,000 |
| The Branch Antioch, TN | General | $25,000 |
| Caleb Company Thompsons Station, TN | General | $17,000 |
| African Christian Schools Nashville, TN | General | $15,000 |
| Faith Family Medical Center Nashville, TN | General | $15,000 |
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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 | $8,560,940 | $269,957 | $1,498,022 | $594,800 | 40 | $601,490 | $1,104 | $527,590 |
| 2023 | $9,743,382 | $349,572 | $1,139,722 | $627,632 | 46 | $634,014 | $292,093 | $483,443 |
| 2022 | $11,847,264 | $455,432 | $732,240 | $655,500 | 42 | $659,775 | $274,207 | $442,085 |
| 2021 | $10,942,437 | $1,498,678 | $1,306,393 | $654,100 | 46 | $659,952 | $962,471 | $517,431 |
| 2020 | $10,741,600 | $419,714 | $741,311 | $603,000 | 47 | — | $505,115 | $452,131 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ezell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $528K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, health care, youth services, retirement and health care services, and international aid. For example, Lipscomb University describes its mission as preparing learners for purposeful lives through rigorous academics and transformative experiences. Faith Family Medical Center says it provides hope and healing to neighbors in need, while Healing Hands International describes work in areas including clean water, agriculture, education, disaster recovery, and medical aid.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $594,800. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $80,000, with a median of $10,000. Recent awards included $80,000 to Inner City Ministry, $67,000 to Lipscomb University, $58,000 to Zambia Missions, $51,000 to TN Prison Outreach Ministry, and $37,500 to Agape. Other 2024 recipients included Lakeshore Estates ($15,000), Youth Encouragement Services ($15,000), and Faith Family Medical Center ($15,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roy Ezell as president, Mark Ezell as 1st vice president, David Thomas as 2nd vice president, Stan Ezell as secretary, and John Ezell as treasurer.
Ezell Foundation Inc is led by Roy Ezell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roy Ezell
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Thomas
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Ezell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ezell
1st Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Ezell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ezell Foundation Inc
How much does Ezell Foundation Inc give each year?
Ezell Foundation Inc gave $595K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $628K across 46 grants.
What is Ezell Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ezell Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,870, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ezell Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Ezell Foundation Inc give grants?
Ezell Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (25 grants), Antioch, TN (2 grants) and Brentwood, TN (2 grants).
Does Ezell Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ezell Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ezell Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ezell Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Inner City Ministry ($80,000), Lipscomb University ($67,000) and Zambia Missions ($58,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ezell Foundation Inc?
Ezell Foundation Inc reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $601K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $528K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ezell Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, health care, youth services, retirement and health care services, and international aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ezell Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing says to contact Stan Ezell with a written personal request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ezell Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ezell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6046865. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Ezell Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ezell-foundation-inc-morg_da6782719795464884f7ca1241123b8f
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