Cumberland University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$3.5M
Foundation funders
53
Grants recorded
153
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Cumberland University?
Cumberland University is funded by 53 grantmakers, led by Jeanette Travis Foundation ($640K), Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc ($526K), Austin Community Foundation Inc ($356K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.5M in grants to Cumberland University between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2026) to $896K (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $9K.
What grants has Cumberland University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2026 | Nashville Commandery 1 | To provide educational assistance to a graduating high school senior based on academic achievement and Commandery criteria | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Tua the Anne Potter Wilson Fdn | LANDSCAPING | $62,000 |
| 2025 | The Gertrude E Skelly Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Contribution | $11,500 |
| 2025 | M Stratton Foster Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Community Progress Committee Inc | IGNITE THE VISION CAMPAIGN | $5,390 |
| 2025 | The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Precision Rubber Products Foundation Inc | PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ENTITY'S PURPOSE | $4,600 |
| 2025 | Thackston Family Foundation | ADAMS GALLERY OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| 2025 | Joseph W & Faith K Tiberio Charitable | GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2025 | EBS Foundation | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $2,000 |
| 2025 | The Evelyn S & Jim Horne Hankins Fnd | FOR BETTY SMALLWOOD SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Thackston Family Foundation | VAN BUREN PRESIDENTIAL PAPERS PROJECT | $2,000 |
| 2025 | The Kenneth and Bettie Christopher | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
| 2024 | Jeanette Travis Foundation | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $200,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general and nursing scholarships. | $123,000 |
| 2024 | Michael J Kosloski Foundation | CHARITABLE | $55,000 |
| 2024 | Tennessee Rural Health Recruitment & Retention Center Inc | COMMUNITY INCENTIVE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Kosloski Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $29,700 |
| 2024 | The Adams Family Foundation | ASSIST WITH STUDENT AND INSTITUTIONAL NEEDS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION FOR CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS | $24,958 |
| 2024 | Edward R and Ruby J Lea Charitable Tr B | Education scholarship for students | $22,903 |
| 2024 | Edward R and Ruby J Lea Charitable Tr A | Scholarship funds for students' education. | $16,331 |
| 2024 | T & T Family Foundation | GENERAL FUNDS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Gertrude E Skelly Charitable Foundation | Emergency Funds | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Contribution | $11,800 |
| 2024 | The Heller Family Foundation | GENERAL USE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Robert E & Jenny D Kirkland | Provide quality/affordable education | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 153 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Cumberland University?
Cumberland University is funded by 53 grantmakers, led by Jeanette Travis Foundation ($640K), Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc ($526K), Austin Community Foundation Inc ($356K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.5M in grants to Cumberland University between 2019–2026.
Who is Cumberland University's largest funder?
Jeanette Travis Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Cumberland University, with $640K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Cumberland University received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.5M in grants to Cumberland University across 153 grants from 53 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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