Greater Nashville Funding
Greater Nashville Funding is a public charity based in Clarksville, Tennessee, formed in 2023. It helps families and children access educational and recreational activities through programs and support provided with qualified nonprofit institutions.
Greater Nashville Funding at a glance
In short: Greater Nashville Funding gave $1.5M across 75 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,523,406
- +55.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 75
- +63.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,312
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,742
- Total assets
- $982,185
- +45.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Greater Nashville Funding
- Contact
Mailing address: 2685 Remington Trace, Clarksville, TN 37043
Phone: (931) 346-4730
Website: https://gnfunding.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greater Nashville Funding funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bowling Green Cheernastics LLC ($306K). Together the top 10 received $610K.
Organizations only. It also paid 33 grants to individuals ($596,198), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 121 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website describes work in an individual recipient and southern Kentucky. Its 2025 filing reports grant dollars going to recipients in multiple states: Tennessee received 65%, Massachusetts 16%, Kentucky 9%, Virginia 3%, and Ohio 3%. The filing also describes program operations at 10 Nashville venues and expansion to two Knoxville venues.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 75 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Greater Nashville Funding gives
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $980K (2024) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 75 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green Cheernastics LLC Hendersonville, TN | Student Activities | $306,292 |
| 19 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $513,978 |
| Tnstars College Savings 529 Program Boston, MA | Student Activities | $81,872 |
| Premier Athletics Murfreesboro Murfreesboro, TN | Student Activities | $53,376 |
| Tullahoma Gymnastics & Cheer Tullahoma, TN | Student Activities | $31,806 |
| Rockstar Academy of Dance Mt Juliet, TN | Student Activities | $26,881 |
| Future Path 529 Plan Boston, MA | Student Activities | $24,385 |
| Hendersonville High School Hendersonville, TN | Student Activities | $24,217 |
| The Dance Academy Murfreesboro, TN | Student Activities | $21,360 |
| American Music Abroad New Hope, PA | Student Activities | $20,644 |
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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 | $982,185 | $3,467,603 | $3,165,233 | $1,523,406 | 75 | $4,554 |
| 2024 | $676,296 | $2,747,114 | $2,143,550 | $980,209 | 46 | $1,423 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to facilitate opportunities and financial assistance for families and children to participate in educational and recreational activities through its programs and other qualified nonprofit institutions. Its 2025 filing describes partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and community centers, with programs intended to support youth development, academic engagement, and well-being.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of recipients. An individual recipient Christian School describes its mission as providing education based on Christian values and academic excellence. Carpe Artista Inc describes its mission as developing local arts communities and nurturing young creatives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Greater Nashville Funding reported 75 grants totaling $1,523,406. Grant amounts ranged from $5,064 to $306,292, with a median of $9,742. The listed grant purposes were student activities.
The largest reported grants included $306,292 to Bowling Green Cheernastics LLC, $83,794 to an individual recipient Christian School, $81,872 to the TNSTARS College Savings 529 Program, and $53,376 to Premier Athletics Murfreesboro. The filing also lists grants to individual recipients; the largest listed were $68,188 to an individual recipient in Massachusetts and $57,593 to an individual recipient in Tennessee.
The organization’s filing says it monitors compliance with its bylaws when making grants, keeps donation letters and receipts, and has policies intended to ensure funds are used for their stated purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Boone as CEO/President, Deloni Boone as COO, Debra Gorham as CFO, and Christopher Dudley and Jordan Mitchell as board members.
Greater Nashville Funding is led by James Boone, CEO & President on every filing since 2024; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Boone
CEO & President
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$85K (2024) → $92K (2025)
Debra Gorham
CFO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$80K (2024) → $82K (2025)
Deloni Boone
COO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$85K (2024) → $87K (2025)
Christopher Dudley
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Mitchell
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $92K, to James Boone (CEO/Presiden). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greater Nashville Funding
How much does Greater Nashville Funding give each year?
Greater Nashville Funding gave $1.5M across 75 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $980K across 46 grants.
What is Greater Nashville Funding's typical grant size?
Greater Nashville Funding's median grant in 2025 was $9,742, and its average grant was $20,312, across 75 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Greater Nashville Funding give grants?
Greater Nashville Funding gives mostly in Tennessee: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (16%) and Kentucky (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Murfreesboro, TN (8 grants), Boston, MA (5 grants), Franklin, KY (5 grants) and Hendersonville, TN (4 grants).
Does Greater Nashville Funding give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 75 grants with a stated purpose on Greater Nashville Funding's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Activities" (75 grants).
Who are Greater Nashville Funding's largest grantees?
Greater Nashville Funding's largest 2025 grantees include Bowling Green Cheernastics LLC ($306,292), Tnstars College Savings 529 Program ($81,872) and Premier Athletics Murfreesboro ($53,376), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 33 grants to individuals ($596,198), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Greater Nashville Funding?
Greater Nashville Funding reported $982K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What does Greater Nashville Funding fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to facilitate opportunities and financial assistance for families and children to participate in educational and recreational activities through its programs and other qualified nonprofit institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greater Nashville Funding?
Greater Nashville Funding has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check gnfunding.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Greater Nashville Funding's EIN?
Greater Nashville Funding's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3098140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Greater Nashville Funding funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/greater-nashville-funding-morg_d2b77b3784a54ffdbfc7558f6044c95b
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