John L Clendenin & Margaret Clendenin F

NASHVILLE, TN EIN: 85-6131403

The John L and Margaret Clendenin in Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in Nashville, Tennessee. The foundation was created by the family of John L. Clendenin following his death to support philanthropic causes. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since August 2022.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.0M

-8.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$440K

-8.3% YoY

Grant Count

-8.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

-0.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John L Clendenin & Margaret Clendenin F reported a distributable amount of $480K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports general operating purposes across its grantees. Based on recent grant activity, the foundation demonstrates interest in supporting healthcare, community health services, and local community organizations.

Grantmaking

The foundation has made multiple grants to various organizations. Recent grantees include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and has made grants to organizations in South Carolina (Bluffton area) and nationally.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $837K (36%)

South Carolina $490K (21%)

Florida $410K (18%)

Tennessee $218K (9%)

Minnesota $175K (7%)

New York $60K (3%)

Alabama $50K (2%)

Illinois $45K (2%)

+5 more states

States

Alabama Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Kansas Massachusetts Minnesota New York Ohio South Carolina Tennessee Virginia

Cities

AtlantaBeaufortBirminghamBlufftonBooneBostonChicagoCincinnatiColumbiaFranklinGainesvilleHendersonvilleHilton Head IslandJacksonvilleMemphiisNashvilleNorcrossOakwoodPeachtree CornersPonte Vedra

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $7,967,413
Total Revenues: -$183,395
Total Expenses: $585,420
Total Liabilities: $0

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $8,736,228

The foundation operates with no employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,967,413	$8,736,228	$9,023,616
Revenue	$-183,395	$328,779	$12,331
Expenses	$585,420	$616,167	$808,712
Qualifying Distributions	$440,000	$480,000	$640,000
Net Investment Income	$136,695	$192,612	$27,350
Distributable Amount	$480,042	$445,400	$520,889

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

131 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Straz Center for Performing Arts ($85,000), Bluffton Self Help ($50,000), Childrens Health Care of Atlanta ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BLUFFTON JASPER VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE BLUFFTON, SC	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	$20,000
BLUFFTON SELF HELP BLUFFTON, SC	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	$50,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BLUFFTON BLUFFTON, SC	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	$5,000
BRIARWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BIRMINGHAM, AL	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	$20,000
CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE OF ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	$40,000
DRUG AWARENESS INC GAINESVILLE, GA	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	$15,000
FAMILY PROMISE OF HALL COUNTY INC OAKWOOD, GA	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	$10,000
GAINESVILLE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GAINESVILLE, GA	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	$20,000
HOPEFUL HORIZONS BEAUFORT, SC	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	$5,000
LAMBSCROFT MINISTRIES NASHVILLE, TN	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	$30,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Gina St Charles serves as Trustee of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
THOMAS E CLENDENIN	TRUSTEE	—	—
ELIZABETH CLENDENIN MORRIS	TRUSTEE	—	—
LINDA CLENDENIN EVANS	TRUSTEE	—	—
MARY KATHRYN CLENDENIN	TRUSTEE	—	—
CUMBERLAND TRUST AND INVESTMENT COM	TRUSTEE	100	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does John L Clendenin & Margaret Clendenin F fund?

How do I apply for a grant from John L Clendenin & Margaret Clendenin F?

The foundation has made multiple grants to various organizations. Recent grantees include: • Bluffton Self Help ($50,000) • The Cookery ($30,000) • Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine ($20,000) • Mayo Clinic The foundation made approximately 30 grants in 2024. Total giving in 2023 was $480,000, with total giving reported at $440,000 in another fiscal period.

Where does John L Clendenin & Margaret Clendenin F make grants?

The foundation is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and has made grants to organizations in South Carolina (Bluffton area) and nationally.

What size grants does John L Clendenin & Margaret Clendenin F award?

In 2024, John L Clendenin & Margaret Clendenin F awarded 23 grants totaling $440K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is John L Clendenin & Margaret Clendenin F required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John L Clendenin & Margaret Clendenin F reported a distributable amount of $480K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is John L Clendenin & Margaret Clendenin F's EIN?

John L Clendenin & Margaret Clendenin F's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6131403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.