The Corecivic Foundation
The CoreCivic Foundation is a public charity based in Brentwood, Tennessee, and the philanthropic arm of CoreCivic. It provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving justice-involved individuals, at-risk youth, and victims of crime and abuse.
The Corecivic Foundation at a glance
In short: The Corecivic Foundation gave $504K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Tennessee. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $504,000
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,385
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $27,969
- -45.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Corecivic Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation invites eligible nonprofit organizations to apply. Its website says to complete the application and submit it by email by the end of the application window.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 application window (May 11–August 31, 2026) has closed; check the Foundation's website for the next cycle.
- Deadline
- The 2026 application window (May 11–August 31, 2026) has closed; check the Foundation's website for the next cycle.
- Next open deadline
- October 31, 2026 (CoreCivic Foundation Grant Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: 5501 Virginia Way Ste 110, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (615) 263-3126
Website: https://corecivic.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Corecivic Foundation
Who The Corecivic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Metropolitan Nashvill ($220K). Together the top 10 received $335K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 124 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant-program description lists Middle Tennessee and communities served by CoreCivic facilities nationwide as its geographic scope. The Foundation’s website reports that its 2025 golf-classic proceeds were distributed to nonprofits across the nation. In the Foundation’s 2025 filing, 94% of grant dollars went to Tennessee recipients, 2% to Michigan recipients, and 4% were listed with an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Corecivic Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 25 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $496K (2023) to $546K (2024). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $504K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Metropolitan Nashvill Nashville, TN | — | $220,000 |
| The Next Door Recovery Nashville, TN | — | $20,000 |
| Other | — | $19,000 |
| Men of Valor Antioch, TN | — | $15,000 |
| Renewal House Nashville, TN | — | $15,000 |
| You Have the Power Nashville, TN | — | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid TN Nashville, TN | — | $10,000 |
| Book 'Em Nashville, TN | — | $10,000 |
| CASA Nashville Nashville, TN | — | $10,000 |
| Crossbridge Nashville, TN | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,969 | $527,061 | $550,822 | $504,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $51,730 | $510,964 | $582,538 | $545,500 | 26 |
| 2023 | $123,304 | $573,051 | $546,052 | $495,500 | 22 |
| 2022 | $96,305 | $517,432 | $552,052 | $506,000 | 26 |
| 2021 | $130,925 | $624,086 | $542,944 | $505,000 | 24 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support former offenders, victims of crime and abuse, and underserved youth. It encourages applications from nonprofits serving these groups that have a well-defined purpose, a commitment to maximizing resources, and a history of delivering quality services.
Examples of funded organizations illustrate the range of work among its grantees. You Have The Power says it educates the public about violent crime and victims’ rights; Renewal House says it provides treatment, healing, and housing for women and children affected by substance use disorders; and This Is Living Ministries says it provides transitional housing and workforce training for women who have been incarcerated. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 26 grants totaling $504,000. The grants ranged from $10,000 to $220,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed award was $220,000 to United Way of Metropolitan Nashville. Other listed awards included $20,000 to The Next Door Recovery and $15,000 each to Men of Valor, Renewal House, and You Have The Power.
The Foundation’s 2024–2025 report says it distributed $544,000 in grants to 42 nonprofit organizations in 2024. Its website also states that the 2026 application window is May 11–August 31, 2026. Eligible applicants must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) charities, align with the Foundation’s mission, serve one or more of its stated populations, be able to present measurable outcomes upon request, and use funds as outlined in the application. The application asks for organizational information, operating budget, primary funding source, tax-exempt status, EIN, amount requested, and a summary of the request; applicants may indicate if they are submitting a separate proposal or other documentation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tony Grande as board chair, Steve Owen as board president, Cole Carter as secretary, and Johnpaul Wooden as treasurer. It also lists David Churchill, Damon Hininger, and Daren Swenson as board members.
The Corecivic Foundation is led by Steve Owen, Board President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Owen
Board President
President → Board President, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tony Grande
Board Chair
Chair Person → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cole Carter
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Damon Hininger
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Churchill
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Johnpaul Wooden
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Daren Swenson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Corecivic Foundation
How much does The Corecivic Foundation give each year?
The Corecivic Foundation gave $504K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $546K across 26 grants.
What is The Corecivic Foundation's typical grant size?
The Corecivic Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,385, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Corecivic Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Corecivic Foundation give grants?
The Corecivic Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (18 grants) and Franklin, TN (2 grants).
Who are The Corecivic Foundation's largest grantees?
The Corecivic Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Metropolitan Nashvill ($220,000), The Next Door Recovery ($20,000) and Men of Valor ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Corecivic Foundation?
The Corecivic Foundation reported $28K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $527K.
What does The Corecivic Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support former offenders, victims of crime and abuse, and underserved youth. It encourages applications from nonprofits serving these groups that have a well-defined purpose, a commitment to maximizing resources, and a history of delivering quality services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Corecivic Foundation?
The Foundation invites eligible nonprofit organizations to apply. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Corecivic Foundation's EIN?
The Corecivic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3851866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Corecivic Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/corecivic-foundation-the-morg_6e5ca4d4afc34313a6bbf65083b7217e
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