James W Carell Charitable Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker NASHVILLE, TN EIN: 45-1555589

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.

Key facts about James W Carell Charitable Trust

EIN: 45-1555589
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $333,000
Grants made (2024): 24
Average grant: $13,875
Median grant: $10,000
Primary geography: Tennessee (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

Who James W Carell Charitable Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for James W Carell Charitable Trust's 24 itemized 2024 grants were Tennessee (91%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (15 grants). None of its 24 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$333K

+9.3% YoY

Grant Count

+14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

-4.4% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Tennessee $302K (91%)

Connecticut $16K (5%)

South Carolina $10K (3%)

North Carolina $5K (2%)

Share of all 24 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado Connecticut Louisiana North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas

Cities

NashvilleFranklinHohenwaldNorwalkThompson StationCaryCedar HillJoeltonNew OrleansDenverEl SegundoBrentwoodFushearGreenvillePortland

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Fed by Faith ($85,000), Harpeth Conservancy ($30,000), Nashville Rescue Mission ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FED BY FAITH JOELTON, TN	ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD	$85,000
HARPETH CONSERVANCY BRENTWOOD, TN	PROMOTE CLEAN WATER AND HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS FOR TENNESSEE RIVERS	$30,000
NASHVILLE RESCUE MISSION NASHVILLE, TN	ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS	$25,000
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK NASHVILLE, TN	FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY	$25,000
NASHVILLE GIVES HOPE FRANKLIN, TN	HELP HATIAN ORPHANS	$25,000
MAKE A WISH NASHVILLE, TN	GRANTING WISHES TO CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES	$25,000
CROSS ROAD CAMPUS NASHVILLE, TN	ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH	$17,000
MULTIPLE MYELOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATIO NORWALK, CT	CANCER RESEARCH	$16,000
FRIENDS OF WARNER PARKS NASHVILLE, TN	PRESERVATION, PROTECTION AND STEWARDSHIP OF WARNER PARKS	$12,000
ST MICHAELS CATHOLIC CHURCH CEDAR HILL, TN	CHILDRENS EDUCATION	$11,000

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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does James W Carell Charitable Trust fund?

How do I apply for a grant from James W Carell Charitable Trust?

The trust made 26 grants in 2024. Recent grants include: • Fed By Faith: $85,000 (Access to Healthy Food) • Harpeth River Watershed Association: $30,000 (Promote Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems for Tennessee Rivers) • Change the Stars: $25,000 (Help Haitian Orphans) Grant recipients have included Second Harvest Food Bank and other organizations aligned with the trust's funding priorities.

Where does James W Carell Charitable Trust make grants?

The trust operates primarily in Tennessee, with a base in Nashville.

What size grants does James W Carell Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, James W Carell Charitable Trust awarded 24 grants totaling $333K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is James W Carell Charitable Trust's EIN?

James W Carell Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1555589. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.