The Churchill Foundation is a private foundation based in Brentwood, Tennessee, established in 2014. The organization operates as an independent 501(c)(3) charitable foundation with a focus on providing financial support to individuals, families, charitable organizations, and churches.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$240K
-10.4% YoY
Grant Count
63
-13.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+3.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to provide funds to needy individuals, families, and missionaries for financial support and assistance. The foundation funds charities, individual support, and churches, with grants directed toward various charitable needs across multiple program areas and geographic regions.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept applications.
Grant Range
s range from $250 to $42,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a wide range of cities and states across the United States, including funding in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $3,702,307
- Total Revenues: $298,215
- Total Expenses: $306,966
- Total Giving: $179,000 (2023) / $268,313 (alternate reporting)
- Number of Grants: 42-56 (depending on reporting period)
Historical Trends:
| Year | Total Assets | Total Giving | Number of Grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,702,307 | $179,000-$268,313 | 42-56 |
| 2022 | $3,700,000 | $288,000 | 64 |
| 2021 | $2,800,000 | $164,000 | 37 |
| 2020 | $2,400,000 | $199,000 | 36 |
| 2019 | $1,700,000 | $68,000 | 19 |
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
242 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Churchill Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a volunteer board that works on a part-time basis without compensation:
- Matthew Clarke — President
- Shayna Gunn — Board President
- Lawson H. Hardwick IV — Treasurer
- Lindsay Megan Hardwick Pechazis — Secretary
- Cecil Kemp — Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW CLARKE | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| LAWSON H HARDWICK IV | TREASURER/BO | 0.25 | — |
| SHAYNA GUNN | BOARD PRESID | 0.25 | — |
| CECIL KEMP | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| LINDSAY MEGAN HARDWICK PECHAZIS | SECRETARY/BO | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1749 Mallory Lane, Suite 100, Brentwood, TN 37027-2931
Phone: 615-767-5197
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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