Woosley Family Foundation Trust
Woosley Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, an art museum, and other organizations.
Woosley Family Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Woosley Family Foundation Trust gave $16K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,218
- -33.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,474
- -21.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $102,903
- -7.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Woosley Family Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4419 Warner Place, Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: (615) 385-4680
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Woosley Family Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Webb School ($10K across 3 grants). Together the top 9 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 3% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 1% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Woosley Family Foundation Trust gives
- Giving grew 271% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 366% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $24K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Webb School Bell Buckle, TN | Satisfy Requirement | $5,780 |
| Harding Academy Nashville, TN | Satisfy Requirement | $4,202 |
| The Webb School Bell Buckle, TN | Satisfy Requirement | $2,500 |
| The Webb School Bell Buckle, TN | Satisfy Requirement | $1,486 |
| Frist Art Museum Nashville, TN | Satisfy Requirement | $500 |
| National Ms Society Washington, DC | Satisfy Requirement | $500 |
| Preservation Society of Nashville Nashville, TN | Satisfy Requirement | $500 |
| Harpeth Hall Nashville, TN | Satisfy Requirement | $300 |
| Boy Scouts of America Nashville, TN | Satisfy Requirement | $250 |
| Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | Satisfy Requirement | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,903 | $6,240 | $17,087 | $16,218 | 11 | $16,218 | $5,142 | $4,428 |
| 2024 | $110,659 | $9,173 | $25,212 | $24,360 | 13 | $24,360 | $5,555 | $4,815 |
| 2023 | $127,413 | $4,772 | $5,872 | $4,930 | 16 | $4,930 | $5,178 | $4,851 |
| 2022 | $128,513 | $-1,309 | $5,070 | $4,375 | 14 | $4,375 | $4,222 | $4,989 |
| 2021 | $134,892 | $6,973 | $5,602 | $5,000 | 14 | $5,000 | $6,973 | $5,272 |
| 2020 | $133,521 | $1,553 | $6,148 | $5,450 | 16 | — | $3,704 | $4,886 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Woosley Family Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for schools and organizations in education, the arts, scouting, health, and local preservation. The Webb School describes its mission as developing young people as effective workers and accurate scholars who practice good morals and courtesy. Harding Academy says it aims to educate and inspire young people to become lifelong learners and responsible, caring citizens. The Frist Art Museum describes its mission as presenting and originating exhibitions with educational programs and community outreach. The Boy Scouts of America describes its mission as preparing young people to make ethical choices by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $16,218. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,780, with a median of $500. The largest listed grants were $5,780, $2,500, and $1,486 to The Webb School, and $4,202 to Harding Academy. Other listed grants included $500 to the Frist Art Museum, $500 to the National MS Society, and $500 to the Preservation Society of Nashville.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harry Lee Woosley III as trustee and Jessica Delbridge Woosley as member, TR.C.
Woosley Family Foundation Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harry Lee Woosley III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jessica Delbridge Woosley
Member & Tr.c
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Woosley Family Foundation Trust
How much does Woosley Family Foundation Trust give each year?
Woosley Family Foundation Trust gave $16K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 13 grants.
What is Woosley Family Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Woosley Family Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,474, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Woosley Family Foundation Trust give grants?
Woosley Family Foundation Trust gives mostly in Tennessee: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (6 grants) and Bell Buckle, TN (3 grants).
Does Woosley Family Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Woosley Family Foundation Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Satisfy Requirement" (11 grants).
Who are Woosley Family Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Woosley Family Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include The Webb School ($9,766 across 3 grants), Harding Academy ($4,202) and Frist Art Museum ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Woosley Family Foundation Trust?
Woosley Family Foundation Trust reported $103K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Woosley Family Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for schools and organizations in education, the arts, scouting, health, and local preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Woosley Family Foundation Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Woosley Family Foundation Trust's EIN?
Woosley Family Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6311736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Woosley Family Foundation Trust 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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