The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc
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The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc at a glance
In short: The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc gave $69K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,031
- -72.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $17,258
- Median grant
- $18,314
- Total assets
- $489,053
- +104.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ag in the Classroom ($18K). Together the top 4 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $250K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $69K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ag in the Classroom Columbia, TN | Donation | $18,314 |
| Tennessee 4H Foundation Knoxville, TN | Donation | $18,314 |
| Tennessee Future Farmers of America Cookeville, TN | Donation | $18,314 |
| Tennessee Cattlemans Association Murfreesboro, TN | Contribution to Hurrican Relief | $14,089 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $489,053 | $615,217 | $365,662 | $69,031 | 4 | $19 |
| 2023 | $239,498 | $441,002 | $465,708 | $249,900 | Total only | $15 |
| 2022 | $264,204 | $463,072 | $513,370 | $30,000 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $314,502 | $375,244 | $135,938 | $7,511 | Total only | $37 |
| 2020 | $104,746 | $198,417 | $137,807 | $101,000 | 1 | $66 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Columbia, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $489K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $19.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc's 2024 filing lists 10 officers; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Hord
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Barnett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Maddox
Presient
President → Presient, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louree Walker
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Parks Wells
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Ferguson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Davis
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Bass
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candace Dineiddie
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Gould
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Candance Dinwiddie (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Corrine Gould (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc
How much does The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc give each year?
The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc gave $69K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $250K in grants paid.
What is The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc's typical grant size?
The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc's median grant in 2024 was $18,314, and its average grant was $17,258, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc give grants?
The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
How large is The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc?
The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc reported $489K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $615K.
What is The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc?
The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Columbia, TN. It holds $489K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc's EIN?
The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1773337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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