Susan G Nokes Foundation
Susan G Nokes Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Gallatin, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $896K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $225K. Net investment income was $37K.
Susan G Nokes Foundation at a glance
In short: Susan G Nokes Foundation gave $225K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $113K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,000
- +18.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $112,500
- +18.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $112,500
- Total assets
- $895,907
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Susan G Nokes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northfield Church ($150K). Together the top 2 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Susan G Nokes Foundation gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 435% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2024) to $500K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield Church Gallatin, TN | Support Church Missions | $150,000 |
| Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | Support of College with Trustee Scholarship | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $895,907 | $45,793 | $233,548 | $225,000 | 2 | $225,000 | $37,245 | $51,690 |
| 2024 | $1,080,831 | $58,054 | $197,589 | $190,000 | 2 | $190,000 | $50,766 | $58,540 |
| 2023 | $1,213,851 | $-9,275 | $217,888 | $210,000 | 2 | $210,000 | $24,330 | $59,446 |
| 2022 | $1,441,014 | $-88,059 | $507,436 | $500,000 | 1 | $500,000 | $16,382 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Susan G Nokes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Susan G Nokes Foundation is led by Susan G. Nokes, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan G. Nokes
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Wooten
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara B. Willoughby
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Susan G Nokes Foundation
How much does Susan G Nokes Foundation give each year?
Susan G Nokes Foundation gave $225K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $190K across 2 grants.
How large is Susan G Nokes Foundation?
Susan G Nokes Foundation reported $896K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Susan G Nokes Foundation?
Susan G Nokes Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Gallatin, TN. It holds $896K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Susan G Nokes Foundation operate?
Susan G Nokes Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Susan G Nokes Foundation's EIN?
Susan G Nokes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3858568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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