The Tess Majors Foundation
The Tess Majors Foundation (the foundation) will provide opportunities and access to individuals, particularly children and young adults, with curiosity and passion in the areas of music, theatre, nature, environmentalism, literature, and journalism, especially in smaller communities where access to enrichment in these areas is limited. The purpose of the foundation is to support organizations that provide programs and venues that foster activities and education in small communities in music, theatre, nature, environmentalism, literature, and journalism. The activities will be conducted within the united states, primarily from the offices in nashville, Tennessee. Donations will be sought nationwide from the general public, which will go entirely to the funding of programs and spaces that educate, develop, and support individuals with interest in, and pursuing careers in, the arts, culture, and environmental sciences.
The Tess Majors Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tess Majors Foundation gave $174K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $174,431
- +450.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,919
- +57.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $380,782
- +36.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Tess Majors Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Launch Pad ($45K). Together the top 7 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2024) to $174K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Pad Prescott, AZ | To support organizations who foster and support individuals seeking advancement in the areas of arts, culture, and environmental sciences | $44,876 |
| East Tennessee Artscapes Newport, TN | To support organizations who foster and support individuals seeking advancement in the areas of arts, culture, and environmental sciences | $40,000 |
| Nature Camp Inc Vesuvius, VA | To support organizations who foster and support individuals seeking advancement in the areas of arts, culture, and environmental sciences | $20,500 |
| Camp Light Waynesboro, VA | To support organizations who foster and support individuals seeking advancement in the areas of arts, culture, and environmental sciences | $20,000 |
| Project Grows Staunton, VA | To support organizations who foster and support individuals seeking advancement in the areas of arts, culture, and environmental sciences | $20,000 |
| Music Resource Center Charlottesville, VA | To support organizations who foster and support individuals seeking advancement in the areas of arts, culture, and environmental sciences | $19,055 |
| Camp KUM-Ba-Yah Inc Lynchburg, VA | To support organizations who foster and support individuals seeking advancement in the areas of arts, culture, and environmental sciences | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $380,782 | $303,745 | $174,441 | $174,431 | 7 | $41,070 |
| 2024 | $278,684 | $234,478 | $53,910 | $31,700 | 2 | $14,608 |
| 2023 | $97,561 | $105,977 | $2,413 | — | — | — |
About The Tess Majors Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Tess Majors Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $381K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $174K. Net investment income was $41K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tess Majors Foundation is led by Inman Majors, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Inman Majors
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen McDuffie
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy Majors
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Tess Majors Foundation
How much does The Tess Majors Foundation give each year?
The Tess Majors Foundation gave $174K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $32K across 2 grants.
What is The Tess Majors Foundation's typical grant size?
The Tess Majors Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,919, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Tess Majors Foundation give grants?
The Tess Majors Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (26%) and Tennessee (23%).
Does The Tess Majors Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Tess Majors Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Tess Majors Foundation's largest grantees?
The Tess Majors Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Launch Pad ($44,876), East Tennessee Artscapes ($40,000) and Nature Camp Inc ($20,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Tess Majors Foundation?
The Tess Majors Foundation reported $381K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $304K.
What is The Tess Majors Foundation?
The Tess Majors Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Nashville, TN. It holds $381K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Tess Majors Foundation's EIN?
The Tess Majors Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2456448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
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