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Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

Phoenix Club of Nashville Venture Philanthropy Grants

Funder: Phoenix Club of Nashville (PCON), Nashville, TN

Program Description: The Phoenix Club of Nashville has been making grants to nonprofits since 2001 through its Venture Philanthropy program. The club provides funding to support underserved youth in Middle Tennessee and organizations that develop community leaders.

Mission & Focus Areas

Geographic Scope: Middle Tennessee, with emphasis on Nashville/Davidson County
Target Population: Underserved youth in Middle Tennessee
Focus Areas: The club supports a diverse range of youth-serving nonprofits including:

Organization Background

About Phoenix Club of Nashville:

100% volunteer-led 501(c)(3) organization
Dual mission: benefitting underserved youth in Middle Tennessee AND developing members into leaders in their community and business
Members are young men committed to philanthropic service
Has strong network of individual and corporate partners
Uses a maturing Venture Philanthropy model focused on long-term partnerships with vetted nonprofits

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

Leadership Contacts:

Marketing & PR: marketing@phoenixclubofnashville.org
VP of Venture Philanthropy: Pat O'Brien
VP of Development: John Boots

Recent Grant Examples (2021-2025)

2025: Be About Change ($8,000), Nashville Urban Debate League ($3,000), Youth Villages ($10,000), Jonathan's Path ($10,000), Move! Music City ($10,000), Turnip Green Creative Reuse ($10,500)
2024: BeWell in School ($10,000)
2023: PCON Grants $50,000 to BeWell In School; Aloe Family $21,000 (with partners); Book'em $15,005
2022: Nashville Coaching Coalition ($8,600); Dream Streets partnership ($12,500 PCON + $7,500 Nicol family)
2021: Teach for America Nashville-Chattanooga ($100,000 with partners); Saddle Up! ($10,000); STARS ($10,000)
2022: Preston Taylor Ministries (50 Chromebooks through partnership with S3 Recycling Solutions)

Grant Strategy

Often partners with other donors, foundations, and corporate partners to leverage impact
Focuses on established nonprofits with demonstrated track records
Prioritizes long-term partnerships; many grantees receive repeat funding
Uses crowdfunding model to engage membership in specific projects
Emphasizes organizations filling vital community needs

How to Apply

Application Process

Detailed application procedures are not publicly available on the website. However, based on grant announcements, the following can be inferred:

General Process:
1. Organizations typically approach PCON or are identified through member connections and partnerships
2. PCON Board reviews and approves grants throughout the year
3. Grants are awarded to vetted nonprofit partners, often with demonstrated relationships to PCON members

How to Apply:

Contact the Phoenix Club directly through their website or marketing email

Establish a relationship with PCON members

Demonstrate clear impact metrics and outcomes for youth served

Present a specific funding need or project

Key Requirements:

Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Must serve underserved youth in Middle Tennessee

Should demonstrate measurable impact and outcomes

Organizations with existing PCON volunteer partnerships may have advantage

Note: Formal RFP (Request for Proposal) processes are not evident from available materials. Contact the organization directly for detailed application requirements.

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