The Samuel M Fleming Foundation
The Samuel M Fleming Foundation is a private, independent foundation established in 1993 and based in Nashville, Tennessee. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and is designated for religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, and other qualifying philanthropic purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.3M
+19.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$715K
+16.3% YoY
Grant Count
42
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+16.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation distributed $715,000 in grants during the most recent fiscal year (2024).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Kentucky
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $8,303,818
- Total Revenue: $2,157,992
- Total Expenses: $886,909
- Net Income: $1,271,083
- Total Liabilities: $33,100
Tax-Exempt Status: The foundation has maintained tax-exempt status since March 1993.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,303,818 | $6,977,233 | $7,431,460 |
| Revenue | $2,157,992 | $329,482 | $130,270 |
| Expenses | $886,909 | $772,716 | $819,292 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $764,250 | $663,392 | $684,120 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,048,512 | $228,491 | $187,494 |
| Distributable Amount | $725,600 | $649,887 | $666,936 |
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
196 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL FLEMING WILT | CO-TRUSTEE | 5 | $50,000 |
| JOANNE F HAYES | CO-TRUSTEE | — | $250 |
| SAM ANDERSON BANKS | CO-TRUSTEE | — | $250 |
| TOBY WILT III | CO-TRUSTEE | — | $250 |
| MARSHALL ELIZABETH WILT | CO-TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
- Location: PO Box 59324, Nashville, TN 37205-9324
- Telephone: 615-386-7302
- EIN: 58-2026295
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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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