The 1944 Foundation Inc
The 1944 Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in La Vergne, Tennessee. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filings describe grant purposes as promoting scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.
The 1944 Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The 1944 Foundation Inc gave $425K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Tennessee. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $425,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,238
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The 1944 Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1245 Bridgestone Blvd, Lavergne, TN 37086
Phone: (615) 651-6725
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The 1944 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Daystar Counseling Ministries Inc ($110K). Together the top 10 received $346K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 97 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 6% each to recipients in North Carolina and Texas, and 2% each to recipients in Virginia and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The 1944 Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $304K (2019) to $621K (2022). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daystar Counseling Ministries Inc Nashville, TN | Promote Scientific, Educational, and Other Charitable Activities | $110,000 |
| Oak Hill School Nashville, TN | Promote Scientific, Educational, and Other Charitable Activities | $110,000 |
| Father Vincent Capodanno High School Vass, NC | Promote Scientific, Educational, and Other Charitable Activities | $25,000 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Promote Scientific, Educational, and Other Charitable Activities | $25,000 |
| Woodmont Christian Church Nashville, TN | Promote Scientific, Educational, and Other Charitable Activities | $20,000 |
| Wonderfully Made Ministry Brentwood, TN | Promote Scientific, Educational, and Other Charitable Activities | $15,000 |
| Ensworth School Nashville, TN | Promote Scientific, Educational, and Other Charitable Activities | $11,000 |
| CAF America Alexandria, VA | Promote Scientific, Educational, and Other Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Corner to Corner Nashville, TN | Promote Scientific, Educational, and Other Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Danita's Children Medical Center Inc Nashville, TN | Promote Scientific, Educational, and Other Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $420,000 | $424,878 | $425,000 | 21 | $424,878 | $1,618 |
| 2023 | $4,058 | $425,000 | $422,345 | $425,000 | 22 | $422,345 | $1,733 |
| 2022 | $1,403 | $600,000 | $615,050 | $620,500 | 20 | $615,050 | $3,830 |
| 2021 | $56,453 | $350,000 | $451,500 | $451,500 | 17 | $451,500 | $4,672 |
| 2020 | $127,953 | $350,000 | $332,172 | $331,172 | 17 | — | $6,227 |
| 2019 | $100,125 | $370,000 | $305,200 | $304,200 | 17 | — | $22,521 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The 1944 Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Oak Hill School describes its mission as building character and integrity in a Christian environment for a lifetime of learning and service. Daystar Counseling Ministries says it offers the hope of Christ to children, adolescents, and families in need, including through counseling and related programs. Southern Methodist University describes its primary mission as education through research and teaching.
Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions concern medical care and family preservation, Christian service, and animal welfare. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $425,000. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $110,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants were $110,000 each to Daystar Counseling Ministries and Oak Hill School. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Father Vincent Capodanno High School and Southern Methodist University, and $20,000 to Woodmont Christian Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jamee Thompson as president and director, Margaret Thompson as secretary and director, and Jim Ezzell as director.
The 1944 Foundation Inc is led by Jamee Thompson, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jamee Thompson
President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jim Ezzell
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Margaret Thompson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The 1944 Foundation Inc
How much does The 1944 Foundation Inc give each year?
The 1944 Foundation Inc gave $425K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $425K across 22 grants.
What is The 1944 Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The 1944 Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,238, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The 1944 Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The 1944 Foundation Inc give grants?
The 1944 Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (6%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (12 grants) and Brentwood, TN (4 grants).
Does The 1944 Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The 1944 Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The 1944 Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The 1944 Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Daystar Counseling Ministries Inc ($110,000), Oak Hill School ($110,000) and Father Vincent Capodanno High School ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The 1944 Foundation Inc fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Oak Hill School describes its mission as building character and integrity in a Christian environment for a lifetime of learning and service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The 1944 Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The 1944 Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The 1944 Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The 1944 Foundation Inc's EIN?
The 1944 Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4697887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The 1944 Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 6, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The 1944 Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-1944-foundation-inc-morg_fd80b330078247da824af93a0c40c51b
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