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
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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 include Fed by Faith ($85,000), Harpeth Conservancy ($30,000), Nashville Rescue Mission ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NASHVILLE RESCUE MISSION NASHVILLE, TN | ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS | $25,000 |
| CROSS ROAD CAMPUS NASHVILLE, TN | ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH | $17,000 |
| MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY NASHVILLE, TN | EDUCATIONAL ASSITANCE | $500 |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK NASHVILLE, TN | FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY | $25,000 |
| ENSWORTH SCHOOL NASHVILLE, TN | EDUCATION | $500 |
| 100 CLUB NASHVILLE, TN | ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF POLICE OFFICERS & FIREFIGHTERSKILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY | $1,000 |
| CHEEKWOOD NASHVILLE, TN | EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| SNOOTY GIGGLES DOG RESCUE THOMPSON STATION, TN | ANIMAL RESCUE | $2,000 |
| NASHVILLE GIVES HOPE FRANKLIN, TN | HELP HATIAN ORPHANS | $25,000 |
| THISTLE FARMS NASHVILLE, TN | HELP VICTIMS OF ABUSE | $5,000 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does James W Carell Charitable Trust fund?
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.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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