The Callahan Family Fund Inc
The Callahan Family Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Franklin, Tennessee. Its 2025 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return: the directors voted to terminate or convert the foundation to a donor-advised fund, and the filing says all remaining assets as of December 31, 2025, were transferred to the Callahan Family DAF 1. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down its grantmaking.
The Callahan Family Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Callahan Family Fund Inc gave $1.9M across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $100K), mostly in Tennessee. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,896,328
- +1639.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $99,807
- +1639.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,740
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Callahan Family Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 3025 Flagstone Dr, Franklin, TN 37069
Phone: (615) 319-9223
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Callahan Family Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Callahan Family DAF Fund 1 ($1.7M). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 75 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 4% to Ohio, 1% to Texas, 1% to Indiana, and less than 1% to Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Callahan Family Fund Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $444K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $37K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1303% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2021) to $1.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Callahan Family DAF Fund 1 Franklin, TN | Charitable Donation | $1,699,801 |
| St Xavier High School Cincinnati, OH | Charitable Donation | $70,000 |
| Father Ryan High School Nashville, TN | Charitable Donation | $30,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Waldens Puddle Joelton, TN | Charitable Donation | $15,000 |
| Hoosier Ticket Project Bloomington, IN | Charitable Donation | $14,670 |
| The Ohio State University Fdn Columbus, OH | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Father Ryan High School Nashville, TN | Charitable Donation | $6,030 |
| SVDP St Matthew Conference Green Bay, WI | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Community Fdn Middle TN Nashville, TN | Charitable Donation | $4,740 |
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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 | — | $173,765 | $1,913,442 | $1,896,328 | 19 | $1,896,328 | $6,127 | $77,013 |
| 2024 | $1,759,529 | $113,206 | $126,884 | $109,031 | 19 | $109,031 | $8,244 | $81,985 |
| 2023 | $1,574,628 | $60,876 | $110,527 | $94,961 | 10 | $94,961 | $11,773 | $73,219 |
| 2022 | $1,442,000 | $44,507 | $151,357 | $135,200 | 16 | $135,200 | $10,918 | $77,138 |
| 2021 | $1,908,029 | $32,138 | $84,352 | $67,390 | 11 | $67,390 | $10,233 | $86,160 |
| 2020 | $1,613,117 | $71,919 | $92,523 | $77,070 | 9 | — | $11,742 | $70,547 |
| 2019 | $1,468,528 | $130,297 | $170,561 | $155,500 | 13 | — | $11,700 | $68,753 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Callahan Family Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $77K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational, health, community, and other charitable organizations. The American Heart Association describes its mission as working toward “a world of longer, healthier lives.” Hoosier Ticket Project says it removes financial barriers to attending Indiana University athletic events through ticket donations and financial gifts. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary describes its work as protecting native wildlife and habitats while connecting people with nature and inspiring environmental conservation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $1,896,328. Grant amounts ranged from $77 to $1,699,801, with a median of $4,740. The largest listed grant was $1,699,801 to Callahan Family DAF Fund 1 in Franklin, Tennessee, for a charitable donation. Other notable grants included $70,000 to St Xavier High School; $30,000 to Father Ryan High School; $25,000 to the American Heart Association; $15,000 to Waldens Puddle; and $14,670 to Hoosier Ticket Project. The filing also lists $10,000 to The Ohio State University Foundation and $6,030 to Father Ryan High School. Separately, the grantees’ descriptions identify 2025 support of $1,000 for Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary.
The filing states that the foundation contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It provides no application process or materials for prospective applicants. Because the filing is marked final and the foundation appears to have wound down, this policy should not be read as a current application opportunity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian P Callahan, Alexandra E Callahan, Marcy A Callahan, Brian Patrick Callahan II, and Geoff Kerbis as directors.
The Callahan Family Fund Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexandra E. Callahan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian P. Callahan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcy A. Callahan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Patrick Callahan II
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoff Kerbis
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Callahan Family Fund Inc
How much does The Callahan Family Fund Inc give each year?
The Callahan Family Fund Inc gave $1.9M across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $109K across 19 grants.
What is The Callahan Family Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Callahan Family Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,740, and its average grant was $99,807, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Callahan Family Fund Inc that year got $444K on average.
Where does The Callahan Family Fund Inc give grants?
The Callahan Family Fund Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (6 grants), Bloomington, IN (2 grants), Columbus, OH (2 grants) and Milford, OH (2 grants).
Does The Callahan Family Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Callahan Family Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (18 grants).
Who are The Callahan Family Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Callahan Family Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Callahan Family DAF Fund 1 ($1,699,801), St Xavier High School ($70,000) and Father Ryan High School ($37,030 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Callahan Family Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational, health, community, and other charitable organizations. The American Heart Association describes its mission as working toward “a world of longer, healthier lives.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Callahan Family Fund Inc?
The Callahan Family Fund Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is The Callahan Family Fund Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Callahan Family Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $77K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Callahan Family Fund Inc's EIN?
The Callahan Family Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1339991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Callahan Family Fund Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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