James W Carell Charitable Trust
The James W Carell Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Nashville, Tennessee. Established in 2013, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and is administered through Cumberland Trust Company.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$333K
+9.3% YoY
Grant Count
24
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-4.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust primarily funds education and provides access to quality nutritious food for those in need. The foundation also supports the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and wildlife conservation efforts.
Grantmaking
The trust made 26 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust operates primarily in Tennessee, with a base in Nashville.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,912,276
- Total Revenues: $307,994
- Total Expenses: $394,972
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE PALMER | Trustee | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL CARELL | Trustee | 1 | — |
| EILEEN ALLEN | Trustee | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 40 Burton Hills Boulevard, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37215-6292
Telephone: 615-783-2540
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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