Louie M. & Betty M. Phillips Foundation Grant

The Louie M. & Betty M. Phillips Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Nashville, offering funding primarily for general operating support and project-specific grants. With a history of over $13 million in donations since 1978, the foundation prioritizes organizations with a strong community impact, especially those with established ties to the founders. Grant amounts typically range from $2,500 to $5,000, with proposals accepted year-round, evaluated at semi-annual meetings in June and November.

Proposals are accepted and reviewed throughout the year. Decisions on proposals are generally made at the semi-annual meetings held in June and November. The deadline for submitting proposals is the last business day of May and October for the June and November meetings. Only one request per organization will be considered during the calendar year.
Established in 1978, the Louie M. and Betty M. Phillips Foundation has distributed more than $13,000,000 to Nashville Area Nonprofit Organizations.
The Foundation most frequently awards funding for General Operating Support and Programming or Project-Specific grants, typically in the $2,500-$5,000 range.
​Statement of Purpose
The Louie M. & Betty M. Phillips Foundation supports a variety of organizations in the fields of health, human services, civic affairs, education and the arts. The organizations are funded out of budget allocations established by the Committee on Beneficiaries on an annual basis. By setting aside specific percentages for areas such as education and the arts, the Phillips Foundation can balance competing interests and ensure that a variety of community needs are met.
Sustaining Operating
Support for selected organizations contributing significantly to the Nashville area. Grants are awarded one year at a time and are subject to review on an annual basis.
Project and Program
Funding for specific projects, equipment or programs incorporating well-defined objectives and timetables and promising broad benefit. They are usually awarded for a maximum term of one year, with evaluation required at the end of the grant period.
Capital - The Foundation is not currently accepting multi-year grant requests
Support for major capital projects of organizations with strong records of community service. They must provide a credible fund-raising plan, as well as demonstrate the capacity to maintain buildings and equipment once they are in place. The maximum term is usually five years.
Director Designated
Members of the Committee on Beneficiaries can elect to direct a certain amount of grant funding to eligible nonprofit organizations of their choosing. While these grants may not reflect the overall funding priorities of the Foundation, they do reflect the diverse interests of the committee members. Since these grants are initiated internally, uninvited proposals will not be considered.

Eligibility

Organizations with   a copy of the IRS letter confirming that the organization is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and not a private foundation as described in Section 509(a), and marketing material.

Ineligibility

For legal reasons, the Foundation does not support individuals or their projects, private foundations, political activities, advertising or sponsorships. As a matter of policy the Foundation does not ordinarily support: Projects, programs or organizations that serve a limited audience or a relatively small number of people.Disease-specific organizations.Biomedical or clinical research.Tax-supported institutions.The Foundation is not currently accepting multi-year grant requests.