Friends of Macc
Friends of MACC strives to amplify MACCs impact by supporting lifesaving initiatives and engaging the community to prevent pet homelessness in Davidson County.
Friends of Macc at a glance
In short: Friends of Macc gave $81K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $81K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,000
- +575.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $81,000
- +575.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $81,000
- Total assets
- $283,176
- +24.3% 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.
Who Friends of Macc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Metro Animal Care and Control ($81K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $81K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Animal Care and Control Nashville, TN | Emergency medical fund safety net program and foster program | $81,000 |
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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 | $283,176 | $240,532 | $196,999 | $81,000 | 1 | $4,687 |
| 2024 | $227,742 | $217,740 | $136,280 | $12,000 | 1 | $3,508 |
| 2023 | $146,282 | $219,624 | $178,014 | $68,619 | 2 | $402 |
| 2022 | $103,862 | $189,322 | $170,207 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $84,787 | $136,559 | $108,266 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $56,494 | $99,681 | $77,977 | $67,511 | 1 | — |
About Friends of Macc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Macc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $283K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $81K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Macc is led by Becky Carter, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Becky Carter
Chair
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristie Young
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bethanie Conley
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcy Downing
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Begick
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Higgens Jeffrey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bennett
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melody Kief
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Pusey
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Encalade
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Josh Wolf (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Shelley Bankard Weaver (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Sydney Hyde (2023) — Director
- Former: Brandon Dyce (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Shelly Bankard-Weaver (2021) — Vice Chair
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 Friends of Macc
How much does Friends of Macc give each year?
Friends of Macc gave $81K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of Macc?
Friends of Macc reported $283K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $241K.
What is Friends of Macc?
Friends of Macc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Nashville, TN. It holds $283K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of Macc operate?
Friends of Macc has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Friends of Macc's EIN?
Friends of Macc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2629136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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