Isaacson Foundation
The Isaacson Foundation is a private foundation based in Gallatin, Tennessee. It makes grants to charitable organizations selected in advance and supports organizations working in areas including Christian activities, education, church technology, civic engagement, and human services, as reflected in its 2025 grants.
Isaacson Foundation at a glance
In short: Isaacson Foundation gave $2.6M across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $85K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,620,000
- +57.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +138.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $84,516
- -34.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $9,593,864
- -18.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Isaacson 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: 1175 Nashville Pk, Gallatin, TN 37066
Phone: (615) 461-8780
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Isaacson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YouVersion Inc ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 44 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Tennessee (36%), Arizona (22%), Oklahoma (19%), and Alabama (10%). Idaho received 4% of grant dollars. The listed 2025 recipients also included organizations in Missouri and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Isaacson Foundation gives
- 19% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 561% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $1.7M (2024) to $2.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YouVersion Inc Edmond, OK | General Support | $500,000 |
| Spark Development Network Inc Peoria, AZ | General Support | $320,000 |
| Pope John Paul II Prepratory SchooI Hendersonville, TN | General Support | $300,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $250,000 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | General Support | $100,000 |
| GrowLeader Foundation Birmingham, AL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Kingdom Builders US Inc Birmingham, AL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Cole Valley Christian Schools Inc Meridian, ID | General Support | $75,000 |
| First Baptist Church Hendersonville Hendersonville, TN | General Support | $75,000 |
| Friendship Christian School Inc Lebanon, TN | General Support | $65,000 |
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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 | $9,593,864 | $723,942 | $3,602,481 | $2,620,000 | 31 | $2,841,560 | $611,861 | $506,226 |
| 2024 | $11,785,929 | $10,872,582 | $2,420,170 | $1,664,170 | 13 | $1,824,706 | $1,857,980 | $434,914 |
| 2023 | $3,289,643 | $4,668,661 | $25,810 | — | — | — | $99,415 | $13,225 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Isaacson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $506K 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
The foundation’s stated mission centers on equipping Christian leaders and helping churches be effective. Its grants include support for organizations with a range of missions. For example, SPARK Development Network says it promotes collaboration, innovation, and openness in church technology, while Fellowship of Christian Athletes says it seeks to lead coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and the church.
Other grantees describe missions involving Christian education and services. Cole Valley Christian Schools says it partners with Christian families to support students’ development, and Grace Place Ministry says it empowers single mothers and their children toward healthy, safe, and independent lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $2,620,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest grants included $500,000 to YouVersion Inc., $320,000 to SPARK Development Network Inc., $300,000 to Pope John Paul II Preparatory School, and $250,000 to Turning Point USA. Other grants included $100,000 each to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, GrowLeader Foundation, and Kingdom Builders US Inc.; $75,000 to Cole Valley Christian Schools Inc.; and $65,000 to Friendship Christian School Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Allen Isaacson, Kristine Lynn Isaacson, Christian Isaacson, Michael Isaacson, Allison Lynn Isaacson Beahm, and Alexander Isaacson as trustees. Jason McCormick is listed as Chief Operating Officer.
Isaacson Foundation's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexander Isaacson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Lynn Isaacson Beahm
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian Isaacson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristine Lynn Isaacson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Isaacson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Allen Isaacson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason McCormick
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$200K (2024) → $206K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $206K, to Jason McCormick (Chief Operating Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Isaacson Foundation
How much does Isaacson Foundation give each year?
Isaacson Foundation gave $2.6M across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 13 grants.
What is Isaacson Foundation's typical grant size?
Isaacson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $84,516, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Isaacson Foundation give grants?
Isaacson Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (22%) and Oklahoma (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hendersonville, TN (4 grants), Nashville, TN (4 grants), Lebanon, TN (3 grants) and Gallatin, TN (3 grants).
Does Isaacson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Isaacson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Isaacson Foundation's largest grantees?
Isaacson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include YouVersion Inc ($500,000), Spark Development Network Inc ($320,000) and Pope John Paul II Prepratory SchooI ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Isaacson Foundation?
Isaacson Foundation reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $506K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Isaacson Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission centers on equipping Christian leaders and helping churches be effective. Its grants include support for organizations with a range of missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Isaacson 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 Isaacson Foundation's EIN?
Isaacson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3773993. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Isaacson 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Isaacson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/isaacson-foundation-morg_df9400ef229749c08a129d106036b873
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