The Restoration Foundation
The Restoration Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2026 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Tennessee, South Carolina, Arizona, and Kentucky.
The Restoration Foundation at a glance
In short: The Restoration Foundation gave $49K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $49,000
- -77.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- -71.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,125
- -22.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,346,298
- +1.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (67% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Restoration Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2112 Hampton Avenue, Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: (615) 504-1232
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Restoration Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wired Human ($10K). Together the top 8 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 100 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 20% to South Carolina, 10% to Arizona, and 2% to Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Restoration Foundation gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 30% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2026) to $245K (2023). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wired Human Nashville, TN | Further Exempt Purpose of the Fdn | $10,000 |
| Onward Church Planting Nashville, TN | Further Exempt Purpose of the Fdn | $10,000 |
| Awaken the Dawn Ft Mill, SC | Further Exempt Purpose of the Fdn | $10,000 |
| Frontiers Phoenix, AZ | Further Exempt Purpose of the Fdn | $5,000 |
| The Conservancy for Nashville, TN | Further Exempt Purpose of Fdn | $5,000 |
| CASA Nashville, TN | Further Exempt Purpose of Fdn | $5,000 |
| Naht Nashville, TN | Further Exempt Purpose of the Fdn | $3,000 |
| Cadiz United Methodist Men Cadiz, KY | Further Exempt Purpose of Fdn | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,346,298 | $182,541 | $99,143 | $49,000 | 8 | $49,000 | $91,693 | $165,135 |
| 2025 | $3,283,159 | $201,792 | $254,453 | $221,500 | 28 | $221,500 | $127,724 | $168,676 |
| 2024 | $3,404,383 | $178,613 | $239,395 | $208,000 | 18 | $208,000 | $117,125 | $169,904 |
| 2023 | $3,471,147 | $228,991 | $280,763 | $245,000 | 25 | $245,000 | $184,703 | $162,629 |
| 2022 | $3,585,638 | $356,951 | $320,444 | $190,000 | 21 | $190,000 | $226,507 | $209,252 |
| 2021 | $3,230,519 | $729,526 | $471,345 | $151,500 | 16 | — | $597,802 | $165,826 |
| 2020 | $2,938,240 | $67,900 | $218,872 | $157,000 | 13 | — | $32,453 | $170,625 |
| 2019 | $3,089,212 | $79,548 | $531,088 | $154,000 | 17 | — | — | $168,707 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Restoration Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $49,000 through 8 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Recipients included Wired Human and Onward Church Planting, each with $10,000; Awaken the Dawn, with $10,000; and Frontiers, a Nashville conservancy, and CASA, each with $5,000.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Wired Human works to protect children from online harm and exploitation; Onward Church Planting says its mission is to disciple, equip, and empower the church globally; and CASA trains and supports court-appointed volunteers advocating for abused and neglected children who have come to the attention of Davidson County Juvenile Court.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists John Elam and Lulu Elam as trustees.
The Restoration Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John Elam
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lulu Elam
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Restoration Foundation
How much does The Restoration Foundation give each year?
The Restoration Foundation gave $49K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $222K across 28 grants.
What is The Restoration Foundation's typical grant size?
The Restoration Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,125, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Restoration Foundation give grants?
The Restoration Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (20%) and Arizona (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (5 grants).
Who are The Restoration Foundation's largest grantees?
The Restoration Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Wired Human ($10,000), Onward Church Planting ($10,000) and Awaken the Dawn ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Restoration Foundation?
The Restoration Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from The Restoration Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Restoration Foundation's EIN?
The Restoration Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6355168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does The Restoration Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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