South Cumberland Community Fund
TO SUPPORT THE MANY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE PLATEAU. MAKES GRANTS FOR PROJECTS ON THE MOUNTAIN AND PROVIDES ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT TO THESE NONPROFIT GROUPS, HELPING THEM DEVELOP STRONGER ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURES, CLEARER MISSIONS, AND INTEGRATED STRATEGIC PLANS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+23.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$224K
+21.7% YoY
Grant Count
16
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+6.5% YoY
About South Cumberland Community Fund
Based on IRS filings
South Cumberland Community Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MONTEAGLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $224K. Net investment income was $148K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,921,995 | $1,553,960 | $1,450,276 |
| Revenue | $910,177 | $534,747 | $167,930 |
| Expenses | $541,341 | $431,477 | $436,968 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $147,869 | $105,120 | $-223,167 |
| 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
65 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of the South ($37,980), Folks at Home ($36,875), Beersheba Springs Medical Cli ($23,535).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BEERSHEBA SPRINGS MEDICAL CLI BEERSHEBA SPRIN, TN | — | $23,535 |
| CIVIC DESIGN CENTER NASHVILLE, TN | — | $5,614 |
| FOLKS AT HOME SEWANEE, TN | — | $36,875 |
| GRUNDY CO SWISS HISTORICAL SO GRUETLILAAGER, TN | — | $6,000 |
| GRUNDY CO FOOD BANK TRACY CITY, TN | — | $7,657 |
| GRUNDY CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY TRACY CITY, TN | — | $7,500 |
| GRUNDY COUNTY MAYORS OFFICE ALTAMONT, TN | — | $6,778 |
| HOUSING HUB-TENNESSEE TRACY CITY, TN | — | $10,000 |
| HOUSING SEWANEE SEWANEE, TN | — | $10,000 |
| MONTEAGLE ELEMENTARY MONTEAGLE, TN | — | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS F SANDERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $66,000 |
| JOHN HILLE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JENNY THOMAS | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| MARGUERITE LLOYD | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| JULIE KEEL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BRAN POTTER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LEE LIMBIRD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| AMY PATTERSON | EX-OFFICIO | 0.5 | — |
| SYDNEY SHIPPS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| EDDIE KRENSON | VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| HOWELL ADAMS | EMERITUS | 0.5 | — |
| BETTY CARPENTER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| TY BURNETTE | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Cumberland Community Fund?
South Cumberland Community Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MONTEAGLE, TN. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is South Cumberland Community Fund?
As of 2024, South Cumberland Community Fund holds $1.9M in total assets with $910K in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $224K in 2024.
Where does South Cumberland Community Fund operate?
South Cumberland Community Fund has awarded grants in Arkansas, New Jersey, Tennessee.
What size grants does South Cumberland Community Fund award?
In 2024, South Cumberland Community Fund awarded 16 grants totaling $224K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is South Cumberland Community Fund's EIN?
South Cumberland Community Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5208551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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