Tennessee Titans Foundation
The Tennessee Titans Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its giving supports work connected to Opportunity, Neighborhoods and Education, and its website lists grant programs for nonprofits and small businesses.
Tennessee Titans Foundation at a glance
In short: Tennessee Titans Foundation gave $2.1M across 132 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,119,439
- +195.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 132
- +48.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,056
- +98.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,610,695
- +46.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Tennessee Titans Foundation
- How to Apply
For the ONE Community Grant, applicants must be Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) public charities, have received an IRS determination letter at least two years earlier, and propose specific programs or projects with relevant…
For the ONE Community Grant, applicants must be Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) public charities, have received an IRS determination letter at least two years earlier, and propose specific programs or projects with relevant outcomes aligned to the requested funding. The Foundation’s 2023 filing states that applications have no standard form and must include the organization’s purpose, the purpose of the funds requested and a copy of the organization’s IRS determination letter. It also states that only resident Tennessee tax-exempt charities are considered. The 2023 filing lists no deadline.
- Review Cycle
- The 2027 ONE Community Grant application is scheduled to open in October 2026. The 2026 Summer Impact Grant application closes April 21, 2026; the Home Field Advantage Non-Profit Grant deadline is May 24, 2026; and the 1st & Goal Small Business Assistance Grant application closes May 24, 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2027 ONE Community Grant application is scheduled to open in October 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Shannon Myers
Mailing address: 460 Great Circle Road, Nashville, TN 37228
Phone: (615) 565-4000
Website: https://tennesseetitans.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tennessee Titans Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Metro Nashville Public Schools ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
454 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 448 grants of 454 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were concentrated in Tennessee, which accounted for 98% of the total. Texas and Ohio each accounted for 1%; California and Georgia each accounted for 0% as reported. The Foundation’s application information also specifies Tennessee-based charitable organizations for the ONE Community and Summer Impact grants. The Home Field Advantage Non-Profit Grant is focused on housing needs in Metro Nashville-Davidson County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 132 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tennessee Titans Foundation gives
- 23% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 317% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $144K (2023) to $2.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 132 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Nashville Public Schools Nashville, TN | Operating Budget | $1,501,500 |
| TSSAA Hermitage, TN | Operating Budget | $40,000 |
| Metropolitan Nashville Board of Parks and Recreation Nashville, TN | Operating Budget | $35,000 |
| Camp Discovery Nolensville, TN | Operating Budget | $15,516 |
| Fisk Univ Scholarship Fund Nashville, TN | Operating Budget | $15,516 |
| Saint Thomas Health Foundation Nashville, TN | Operating Budget | $15,516 |
| St Jude's Children Research Hospital Cordova, TN | Operating Budget | $15,516 |
| Tennessee Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs Inc Knoxville, TN | Operating Budget | $15,516 |
| Tennessee State University Scholarship Fund Nashville, TN | Operating Budget | $15,516 |
| The Jason Foundation Inc Hendersonville, TN | Operating Budget | $15,516 |
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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 | $3,610,695 | $3,504,130 | $2,364,855 | $2,119,439 | 132 | $2,342,623 | $939,821 | $170,980 |
| 2024 | $2,471,420 | $1,060,895 | $1,061,319 | $718,322 | 89 | $1,045,289 | $67,428 | $171,595 |
| 2023 | $2,471,844 | $333,708 | $186,886 | $143,710 | 26 | $143,710 | $12,355 | $40,611 |
| 2022 | $2,327,645 | $812,719 | $746,865 | $507,949 | 76 | $497,949 | $55,113 | $78,300 |
| 2021 | $2,282,117 | $1,186,700 | $1,080,592 | $861,653 | 131 | $861,651 | $18,219 | $163,514 |
| 2020 | $2,197,244 | $1,533,298 | $1,519,525 | $1,448,717 | 54 | — | $256,323 | $128,460 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tennessee Titans Foundation reported a distributable amount of $171K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is “to create generational change one person, one family, one community at a time.” It identifies Opportunity, Neighborhoods and Education as its three pillars.
Its 2025 grants included support for education, youth development, health, recreation and other community work. For example, the Jason Foundation describes its mission as preventing youth and young adult suicide through education and resources; Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley says it works to help young people reach their potential; and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its work as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 132 grants totaling $2,119,439. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,501,500, with a median of $2,500. The largest listed grants included $1,501,500 to Metro Nashville Public Schools, $40,000 to TSSAA and $35,000 to the Metropolitan Nashville Board of Parks and Recreation. Other listed 2025 awards included $15,516 each to Camp Discovery, Fisk University Scholarship Fund, Saint Thomas Health Foundation, St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, the Tennessee Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Tennessee State University Scholarship Fund, the Jason Foundation and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. The American Heart Association received $15,000.
The ONE Community Grant supports nonprofits serving Tennesseans in Opportunity, Neighborhoods and Education. Its stated goal is to identify organizations with which the Titans have had limited or no prior engagement. The 2027 application cycle is scheduled to open in October 2026. The Future Titans of Tennessee Youth Summer Impact Grant supports Tennessee nonprofits’ summer programming for youth and teens ages 5–18; its 2026 application period is April 1–21, 2026.
The Home Field Advantage Non-Profit Grant supports housing accessibility work in Metro Nashville-Davidson County. Listed award amounts are $10,000–$50,000, and the 2026 application deadline is May 24, 2026. The 1st & Goal Small Business Assistance Grant offers $500–$15,000 to eligible for-profit small businesses operating in Tennessee; its 2026 application period is April 27–May 24.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists KS Adams IV as President & CEO, Amy Adams Strunk as Vice President & Secretary, and Shannon Myers as CFO.
Tennessee Titans Foundation is led by Ks Adams IV, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ks Adams IV
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Adams Strunk
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shannon Myers
CFO
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Tennessee Titans Foundation
How much does Tennessee Titans Foundation give each year?
Tennessee Titans Foundation gave $2.1M across 132 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $718K across 89 grants.
What is Tennessee Titans Foundation's typical grant size?
Tennessee Titans Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $16,056, across 132 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tennessee Titans Foundation give grants?
Tennessee Titans Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (59 grants), Memphis, TN (7 grants), Knoxville, TN (5 grants) and Brentwood, TN (5 grants).
Does Tennessee Titans Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tennessee Titans Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (132 of 132) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tennessee Titans Foundation's largest grantees?
Tennessee Titans Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Metro Nashville Public Schools ($1,501,500), TSSAA ($40,000) and Metropolitan Nashville Board of Parks and Recreation ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tennessee Titans Foundation?
Tennessee Titans Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $171K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tennessee Titans Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is “to create generational change one person, one family, one community at a time.” It identifies Opportunity, Neighborhoods and Education as its three pillars. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tennessee Titans Foundation?
For the ONE Community Grant, applicants must be Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) public charities, have received an IRS determination letter at least two years earlier, and propose specific programs or projects with relevant… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tennessee Titans Foundation's EIN?
Tennessee Titans Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0611503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Tennessee Titans Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tennessee-titans-foundation-morg_ce8a6b150f42435485029a08c56b3edf
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