Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee
To support goodwill's mission of changing lives through education, training, and employment. The foundation is committed to effectively investing its resources to maximize goodwill's sustainability, growth and impact.
Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee at a glance
In short: Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee gave $2.2M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2.2M), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,156,293
- +284.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,156,293
- +284.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,156,293
- Total assets
- $140,514,885
- +28.5% 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 Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee ($2.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $561K (2024) to $2.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee Nashville, TN | Annual spending policy distribution in support of goodwill industries of middle tn mission programs. | $2,156,293 |
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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 | $140,514,885 | $23,011,941 | $2,179,849 | $2,156,293 | 1 | $8,008,947 |
| 2024 | $109,377,788 | $18,305,104 | $596,385 | $560,988 | 1 | $4,152,872 |
| 2023 | $84,725,337 | $76,839,770 | $28,431 | — | — | $1,423,500 |
About Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Based on IRS filings
Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $140.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $8.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee is led by John Tishler, Chair on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Tishler
Chair
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Yurdin
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Fentress
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leisa Byars
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred McLaughlin
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee
How much does Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee give each year?
Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee gave $2.2M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $561K across 1 grant.
How large is Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee?
Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee reported $140.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23.0M.
What is Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee?
Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Nashville, TN. It holds $140.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee operate?
Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee's EIN?
Goodwill Foundation of Middle Tennessee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3090268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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